Materials Manager | Inventory & ERP Excellence

Flexsteel Industries; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexSteel in Baytown, TX is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control, material handling, and smooth flow of supplies to support production. You will coordinate with purchasing, planning, and operations to keep optimal stock levels and control costs.

Ideal candidate has 10-15 years in supply chain roles in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in SCM, and strong skills in ERP systems, inventory management, and leadership to guide a warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in SCM or equivalent with 10-15 years in manufacturing supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Proficiency in ERP software and inventory management systems.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with vendors.
• Leadership to manage warehouse personnel and design organizational structure.
• Understanding of cost management, budgeting and logistics.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations and pass safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels with strategies to prevent overstock or shortages.
• Oversee storage and handling of materials; ensure proper labeling and organization.
• Supervise inspection of incoming materials to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Implement ERP updates to reflect current inventory state.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Cost management

Budgeting

Supply chain concepts

Team management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

Job description

FlexSteel in Baytown, TX is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control, material handling, and smooth flow of supplies to support production. You will coordinate with purchasing, planning, and operations to keep optimal stock levels and control costs.

Ideal candidate has 10-15 years in supply chain roles in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in SCM, and strong skills in ERP systems, inventory management, and leadership to guide a warehouse team.