Materials Manager: Strategy, Forecasting & Supply

Southwire Company; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability (Long & Short-Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, inventory control and logistics, ensuring a smooth flow of materials for manufacturing and production orders.

The role requires 5–7 years in production planning or industrial engineering, with CPIM/CSCP preferred; strong leadership and cost-efficiency focus will drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5-7 years of experience in production planning or industrial engineering.
• CPIM or CSCP certification preferred with 8-11 years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on materials management strategies to improve efficiency.
• Attend industry conferences to stay updated on trends and best practices.
• Attract and recruit qualified professionals to build a high-performing team.
• Coordinate processes to ensure efficient material handling across departments.
• Define project terms and objectives for materials initiatives to align with goals.
• Design programs to enhance skills and knowledge of the team.

Skills

Negotiation

Invoicing

Budgeting

Contract Management

Forecasting

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Ethical Standards And Conduct

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPIM or CSCP

Job description

Southwire Company is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, inventory control and logistics, ensuring a smooth flow of materials for manufacturing and production orders.

The role requires 5–7 years in production planning or industrial engineering, with CPIM/CSCP preferred; strong leadership and cost-efficiency focus will drive continuous improvement across the organization.