Materials Manager: Lead Inventory & Planning

Videojet Technologies Inc.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training

Professional development

Career coaching

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Videojet Technologies Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager in Wood Dale, IL to lead a team of buyers/planners, ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet demand and keep production running.

You will drive continuous improvement in inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and end-to-end material flow, partnering with production, quality, and engineering to mitigate disruptions and achieve working capital targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Materials Management.
• Minimum of 4 years in a Materials Management leadership role.
• Knowledge of VES Tools (Kaizen, 5S, SQDP, PSP, others).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate, MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of buyer/planners to ensure effective material planning and replenishment.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess and ensuring production cells do not stock out.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory turns and overall working capital performance.
• Monitor and improve supplier on-time delivery and material availability to prevent production disruptions.
• Oversee end-to-end material flow, including ordering, transit, finished goods, and VMI.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and manufacturing engineering to mitigate interruptions from suppliers.
• Manage all open purchase orders and minimize past due POs.
• Establish and maintain material planning parameters (safety stock, reorder points, lead times, kanban, min/max).
• Analyze demand forecast and align supply plans to meet current customer requirements and service levels.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risk, shortages, delays, and supplier performance issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (kaizens) focused on cost reduction and supplier diversification to VMI.
• Develop and mentor subordinates to build future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic planning

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Kaizen

5S

SQDP

PSP

Job description

Videojet Technologies Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager in Wood Dale, IL to lead a team of buyers/planners, ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet demand and keep production running.

You will drive continuous improvement in inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and end-to-end material flow, partnering with production, quality, and engineering to mitigate disruptions and achieve working capital targets.