Materials Manager - Ponca City, OK

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

Location & Pay

• Location: Ponca City
• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $130,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Company

Air Systems Components, part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.

Who We Are

At Air Systems Components, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of high-quality Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. As part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., we support leading brands like Titus, Krueger, Tuttle & Bailey, H&C, and Reliable, delivering innovative air distribution solutions that optimize performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.

About the Role

We are seeking a Materials Manager to lead and enhance our supply chain, inventory management, and logistics operations at our Ponca City manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring material availability, production efficiency, and on-time delivery to meet customer demands.

Why Join Us?

• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead material control initiatives that impact efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.
• Innovate & Optimize: Influence strategic decisions and implement lean supply chain solutions.
• Collaborate & Lead: Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment that values continuous improvement and leadership development.

What You’ll Do

Scheduling, Planning, and Customer Delivery

• 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.

Inventory Management

• 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.

Warehouse & Logistics Oversight

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). An Associate degree and/or additional years of experience is also acceptable.
• 4-6 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or production environments.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Preferred: APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) and experience in inventory forecasting and production scheduling.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a company that values teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Lead high-impact initiatives and advance your expertise in supply chain and operations.
• Competitive Benefits & Work Environment: Work in a dynamic setting that supports professional and personal development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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