Materials Manager: Production Planning & Supply Chain Lead

Talentify; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia, seeks a results-driven Materials Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of Materials Management experience in manufacturing.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, production planning, inventory control, and customer scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and material scheduling to support demand and manufacturing.
• Manage releases, demand schedules, and plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop recovery plans for shortages and disruptions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

APICS CPIM preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

EDI systems

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia, seeks a results-driven Materials Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.