Materials Manager: Lead Inventory, SAP & Safety

Kemira; Marietta (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries, seeks a Materials Manager for its Marietta, GA manufacturing facility. This on-site leadership role directs the Materials department, aligning with Kemira strategy to ensure safe, timely material receipts and shipments.

You will hire and develop staff, manage SAP parameters, and collaborate with Production, Quality and Supply Chain to optimize inventory and warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• College degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Materials Management / logistics.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused role.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Extensive SAP experience, especially in warehouse-related transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Strong, frequent presence in the plant to implement a safety and customer-focused culture in the Materials department.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, DOT / FRA and DHS standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with site Production & Quality departments and corporate Supply Chain to schedule and execute raw material receipts and product shipments.
• Maintain raw material and finished goods inventory targets.
• Organize and manage on-site warehouses.
• Oversee warehouse shipping / receiving with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency & timeliness.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Procurement teams to source raw materials and packaging to maximize production and capacity efficiency.
• Hire, train and develop employees to achieve their maximum potential.
• Enter and maintain relevant SAP parameters for products and raw materials.

Skills

Materials Management / logistics

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries, seeks a Materials Manager for its Marietta, GA manufacturing facility. This on-site leadership role directs the Materials department, aligning with Kemira strategy to ensure safe, timely material receipts and shipments.

You will hire and develop staff, manage SAP parameters, and collaborate with Production, Quality and Supply Chain to optimize inventory and warehouse operations.