Materials Manager: Kinaxis-Driven Inventory & Planning

Crown Technical Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Technical Systems in Dallas, TX, seeks a Materials Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, and purchasing activities for the site. You will direct staff, coordinate with production and project teams, and ensure timely, cost-effective material flow to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and at least 8 years in materials/manufacturing leadership, with strong Kinaxis and supply chain capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of material and manufacturing experience, including supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site-wide planning activities.
• Experience with Kinaxis required.
• Direct material distribution to production.
• Control inventories to minimize excess/obsolete stock.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery.
• Negotiate to meet customer expectations and manage staff.
• Coordinate with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.
• Oversee accurate inventory cycle counts and controls.
• Ensure proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.
• Develop, implement, maintain material policies and systems.
• Review and approve purchase orders and change notices.
• Review PO claims/contracts for policy conformance.
• Disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Inventory management

Material planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent experience

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

Crown Technical Systems in Dallas, TX, seeks a Materials Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, and purchasing activities for the site. You will direct staff, coordinate with production and project teams, and ensure timely, cost-effective material flow to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and at least 8 years in materials/manufacturing leadership, with strong Kinaxis and supply chain capabilities.