Materials Manager: Lean MRP & ERP Lead, 50% Travel

Big Tex Trailers; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trailer World is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of raw and finished goods across multiple sites in Texas and Oklahoma. The role drives the materials management strategy and partners with internal and external teams to scale operations efficiently.

Responsibilities include leading a materials team, implementing Lean and MRP-based processes, and coordinating ERP/MS Dynamics roadmap efforts.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent).
• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience.
• Kanban and MRP experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPT.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management system.
• Use and implement Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing.
• Build and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materials.
• Be a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementation.
• Work with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program.
• Ensure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leaves.
• Ensure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count program.
• Work with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and upscale any material shortages.
• Optimize raw material storage within the production facilities.

Skills

Materials management

Lean systems

Kanban

MRP

Vendor relations

Education

BS in Supply Chain

Business Administration

Tools

MS Dynamics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

American Trailer World is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of raw and finished goods across multiple sites in Texas and Oklahoma. The role drives the materials management strategy and partners with internal and external teams to scale operations efficiently.

Responsibilities include leading a materials team, implementing Lean and MRP-based processes, and coordinating ERP/MS Dynamics roadmap efforts.