Materials Manager Tacoma Vinyl & Pultrusion Composites

Milgard Manufacturing LLC; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

MITER Brands is seeking a Materials Manager for the Tacoma Vinyl & Pultrusion Composites operations. You will lead Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, and Scheduling, ensuring accurate inventory, efficient flow, and tight cost controls while supporting financial close and waste reduction initiatives.

The role requires strong Excel skills, a track record in inventory management, and experience guiding cross-functional teams to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, preferably in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• ASCM/APICS certification is a plus.
• Five plus years of inventory management experience.
• Three years of oversight of multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing optimization and min/max analysis to improve inventory turns.
• Inventory cycle counting with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage plant scheduling to maximize capacity and on-time customer delivery.
• Lead safety training and incident root-cause investigations.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support location management.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls across purchasing, receiving, scheduling, and materials handling.
• Oversee material flow, kanbans, and storage solutions to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with strategic procurement on lead times and pricing with local suppliers.
• Communicate material risks/shortages across functions and propose solutions.
• Track cycle counts, receipts within 24 hours, and inventory days of supply.
• Participate in location management and safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel expert

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ASCM/APICS certification

Job description

Job Description Materials Manager Tacoma Vinyl & Pultrusion Composites

Location: Tacoma, WA 98424

Compensation Range: $109,000 - $135,000 (depending on relevant experience and qualifications) plus bonus

Work Schedule: The typical work schedule for this position will be primarily day shift hours Monday-Friday. Flexibility is required as needed to meet the needs of the business & our customers

As a member of the location leadership team, you will manage Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, and Scheduling's functional areas. You will be responsible for the inventory accuracy, inventory turns, timely receiving and flow of material to the line, safety within the receiving/handling team, and preventing stock-outs. You will also assist in tracking and reporting internal supply manufacturing costs, along with the cost of product calculations, waste costs, and month-end financial close documents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing efficient and effective purchasing behavior, min/max analysis, inventory turns improvement, etc.
• Inventory Cycle Counting including root cause and corrective action (BOM analysis and discrepancies, receiving and transfer errors, etc.)
• Managing the scheduling process for the plant including managing efficient and effective use of plant resources, collaboration with production on capacity planning, and maximizing customer on-time performance
• Safety training, near miss/incident root cause and corrective action, adherence to safety policies
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis will be required to support the requirements of location management.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls across, purchasing, receiving, scheduling, and materials handling.
• Timely and efficient flow of material within the plant inclusive of flow analysis, coordination with manufacturing leadership, equipment/storage solutions, kanbans, etc..
• Analyze and review purchasing, costing accuracy, and manufacturing waste.
• Support and assist in expense budgeting for materials, supplies, and other expenses.
• Work with strategic procurement team on insuring plant needs on lead time and pricing are met, coordination of relationships and vendor negotiating for local suppliers.
• Clear x-functional communication including timely highlights of material risks/shortages, working across functions on solutions for materials flow, substitutions, etc..
• Key metrics include cycle count accuracy, receipts within 24 hours, inventory days of supply, safety incident rate, and # number of stock-outs.
• Active member of the location Management Team, and participation in location Gemba Walks, Safety Committee & daily Operations Meetings.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills and solid computer skills
• Expert level Excel skills for data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred, preferably in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS) certification is a plus
• Five plus years of inventory management experience
• Three years of experience with oversight of multiple departments

Job Specific Requirements

• Knowledge of Plant Scheduling, Purchasing & Logistics, including the expense data and physical movement of supplies.
• MRP/ERP systems knowledge/experience

About MITER Brands MITER Brands is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of residential windows and doors, serving both the new construction and replacement markets. Founded in 1947, the company brings together a family of industry-leading brands united by a passion for quality, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Its portfolio includes MI Windows and Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, PGT Windows, Western Architectural Openings, Anlin Windows & Doors, and Sunrise Windows & Doors. With manufacturing facilities nationwide, MITER Brands is committed to a people-first culture that delivers exceptional products, outstanding customer experiences, and inspiring opportunities for team members, customers, and communities alike.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Join a team that values safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and build a rewarding career with a leading manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness
• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
• Financial Protection
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.

WE HAVE ONE PURPOSE: BUILD THE MOST VALUED WINDOW AND DOOR BRAND IN AMERICA.

But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.