Materials Manager: Inventory & ERP Lead (NetSuite)

CHM Industries, Inc.; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHM Industries, Inc. is a Fort Worth-based manufacturer seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control, inbound receiving, outbound shipping, plate yard flow, and tool room supply. You will drive ERP readiness and netSuite-based processes across materials functions, collaborating with Finance, Production and Engineering.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, process standardization, and data reliability, with leadership responsibility for a team in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing warehouses, shipping/receiving, or production operations.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite experience highly preferred.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation, migration, or module design a major plus.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of inventory, receiving, shipping, plate yard, and component staging.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, establish clear accountability, and drive safety and performance culture.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, labeling, and visual control in all material handling areas.
• Work with purchasing to ensure timely availability of materials to production and troubleshoot shortages.
• Coordinate receiving outsourced or vendor-supplied components and track staging by job/project.
• Improve layout, flow, and movement of materials to minimize waste and excess handling.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, space utilization, and transaction accuracy.
• Standardize processes for scrap tracking, obsolete inventory reduction, and material replenishment.
• Define workflows for receipts, material issues, transfers, WIP movement, and BOM consumption.
• Participate in NetSuite go-live readiness and train ERP users.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

ERP knowledge

Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

APICS CPIM certification or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHM Industries, Inc. is a Fort Worth-based manufacturer seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control, inbound receiving, outbound shipping, plate yard flow, and tool room supply. You will drive ERP readiness and netSuite-based processes across materials functions, collaborating with Finance, Production and Engineering.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, process standardization, and data reliability, with leadership responsibility for a team in a manufacturing setting.