Materials Manager: Inventory, Procurement & Logistics

Rippling, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreate, a family-owned plastic injection molding company, seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory, procurement, and logistics for production, shipping, and warehouse operations. You’ll lead procurement, manage supplier relationships, generate material lists, and ensure timely POs and material flow to support uninterrupted plant operations.

Collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, plus continuous improvement efforts, will drive efficient material handling and cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with IQMS or other ERP systems for inventory and procurement management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with vendor relations and negotiation.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supply chain management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• IQMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor daily inventory of supplies for Production and Shipping.
• Generate material lists and coordinate with the Warehouse Team to transfer items to the plant.
• Manage supply inventories for Shipping, Warehouse, and Production and track POs.
• Requests quotes, lead times, and pricing from approved suppliers and generate POs in IQMS.
• Oversee vendor interactions and ensure timely delivery of materials; adjust orders as needed.
• Issue POs for transportation charges and verify invoices; ensure packing lists and PODs are met.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and logistics teams to optimize workflow.
• Maintain MRO supplies and stock levels to support operations.
• Identify alternative vendors/products with corporate purchasing to reduce costs.
• Attend production and launch meetings; assist with material procurement for new launches.
• Coordinate materials for trials and new parts with Engineering and Production.
• Support Accounting with research on unpaid invoices and PO processing.
• Conduct weekly label inventory and manage label procurement.
• Monitor POs for corrugated packaging needs to prevent supply issues.
• Proactively manage supply levels and communicate to prevent shortages.
• Drive cycle count program for inventory control.
• Oversee colorant supply and transportation/logistics setups.
• Maintain cross-department communication to address supply concerns.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Kreate, a family-owned plastic injection molding company, seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory, procurement, and logistics for production, shipping, and warehouse operations. You’ll lead procurement, manage supplier relationships, generate material lists, and ensure timely POs and material flow to support uninterrupted plant operations.

Collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, plus continuous improvement efforts, will drive efficient material handling and cost control