Materials Manager: Lean Supply Chain Leader

Air Distribution Limited; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Components, a unit of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks a Materials Manager in Ponca City, OK to lead supply chain, inventory, and logistics, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery for manufacturing.

You’ll develop master production schedules, manage raw materials, optimize capacity, and drive lean initiatives while mentoring a high-performing team. Relevant APICS certification and ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• 4–6 years in materials management or supply chain.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities.
• APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee master production schedules to ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Manage raw material availability and proactively adjust production needs to meet demand.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize capacity planning and minimize costs.
• Lead inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and demand forecasting.
• Oversee excess and obsolete inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate movement and scheduling of materials across internal and external processing locations.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation in alignment with company logistics policies.
• Ensure warehouse operations have the necessary resources to execute efficiently and safely.
• Partner with supplier quality teams to drive compliance and improve logistics processes.
• Optimize supplier schedules to improve production flow and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, address escalations, and maintain smooth material flow.
• Negotiate and manage consignment agreements and blanket purchase orders for critical materials.
• Champion the ADMS Material Control Pillar, driving lean transformation and supply chain maturity.
• Lead cost-reduction projects and implement best practices in materials management.
• Develop, mentor, and build a high-performing team, ensuring future leadership growth.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Air Systems Components, a unit of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks a Materials Manager in Ponca City, OK to lead supply chain, inventory, and logistics, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery for manufacturing.

You’ll develop master production schedules, manage raw materials, optimize capacity, and drive lean initiatives while mentoring a high-performing team. Relevant APICS certification and ERP experience preferred.