Materials Manager: Lead Inventory & Supplier Partnerships

Sazerac; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Materials Manager in Bardstown, KY to lead material planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination to keep production running smoothly.

You will supervise bottling components, drive accuracy and efficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in materials or manufacturing operations and prior supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of materials management, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Previous people management or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with inventory management or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory management, purchasing, and material planning for bottling components to ensure production requirements are met.
• Supervise the Materials team, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with production scheduling, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate material availability, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory within System 21.
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and capital projects that improve department efficiency and productivity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and customers, ensuring exceptional service and timely communication regarding inventory and material movements.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory management

ERP systems

People management

Manufacturing operations

Supplier coordination

Education

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

Tools

System 21

ERP systems

Job description

Sazerac Company is seeking a Materials Manager in Bardstown, KY to lead material planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination to keep production running smoothly.

You will supervise bottling components, drive accuracy and efficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in materials or manufacturing operations and prior supervision.