Materials Manager: Planning, Purchasing & Inventory Control

ARCH; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus

Career growth and mentorship

Job summary

ARCH Medical Solutions in Lehigh Valley is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of raw materials and finished products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality, engineering, production and customer service to ensure maximum on-time delivery, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory accuracy with Finance. This role emphasizes process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree in Business or SCM preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in material planning and purchasing.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience reviewing raw material or process certifications and interpreting requirements.
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with quality, engineering, production and customer service to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules.
• Manage incoming and outgoing materials.
• Verify raw material certifications meet specifications and analysis requirements.
• Identify and release materials for assemblies per internal procedures.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing and material control processes.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with Finance and an inventory control system.
• Adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean manufacturing environment.

Skills

1-2 years material planning

Forklift certification

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Business or SCM

Tools

MS Office software

ERP systems

Measuring tools (micrometers/Vernier)

Job description

ARCH Medical Solutions in Lehigh Valley is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of raw materials and finished products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality, engineering, production and customer service to ensure maximum on-time delivery, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory accuracy with Finance. This role emphasizes process improvement and regulatory compliance.