Materials Manager: Lead Inventory & Logistics (Relocation)

Employbridge; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a Materials Manager to own the materials function in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will lead inventory, production planning, warehousing, shipping/receiving, and logistics, directly influencing production performance and customer delivery.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role with a focus on continuous improvement. The position requires strong collaboration with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, and a track record of driving inventory

Qualifications

• Experience leading materials, supply chain, production planning, inventory, or logistics in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and ERP/MRP systems in production environments.
• Hands-on leadership on the floor with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and logistics operations.
• Ensure the right materials are available to support production and customer demand.
• Drive inventory accuracy and optimize material flow throughout the facility.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Improve processes, identify efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop a team while fostering a collaborative, accountable culture.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Problem solving

Education

APICS/CPIM, CSCP

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

EmployBridge is seeking a Materials Manager to own the materials function in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will lead inventory, production planning, warehousing, shipping/receiving, and logistics, directly influencing production performance and customer delivery.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role with a focus on continuous improvement. The position requires strong collaboration with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, and a track record of driving inventory