Materials Manager - Tarboro, NC

Air Distribution Limited; Tarboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Components (ASC), part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks a Materials Manager at our Tarboro, NC facility to lead supply chain, planning, and warehouse operations. You will ensure material availability for production, drive lean inventory practices, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize material flow and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating with operations, purchasing, engineering, and customer service to improve planning accuracy and inventory turns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, or sheet metal environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee master production schedules to meet demand and on-time delivery.
• Manage material availability for terminal unit assembly and fabrication processes.
• Balance capacity with material constraints to optimize throughput.
• Lead inventory control, cycle counts, and accuracy initiatives; reduce excess stock.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and coordinate with procurement to ensure reliable supply.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Requisition Number: MATER001865

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

ASC Tarboro
3301 N Main St
Tarboro, NC 27886, USA

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $135,000 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.

Description

Company: Air Systems Components, part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.
Location: Tarboro, NC

Who We Are

At Air Systems Components (ASC), we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality HVAC air distribution products that support commercial and industrial construction projects across North America. The Tarboro facility specializes in the production of Terminal Units, Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers, supported by an in-house sheet metal fabrication cell that plays a critical role in delivering quality, flexibility, and customer responsiveness. As part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., we support industry-leading brands including 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, production planning, inventory control, warehouse, and logistics operations at our Tarboro manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability for both terminal unit assembly operations and sheet metal fabrication processes while supporting production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time customer delivery.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operations, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and customer service teams to optimize material flow throughout the facility and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Drive Operational Excellence

Lead material planning and inventory strategies that directly impact production performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results.

Support a Diverse Manufacturing Environment

Manage materials across both assembly and fabrication operations, including sheet metal components, purchased parts, and finished goods.

Implement lean inventory practices, improve planning processes, and leverage data-driven decision making to enhance supply chain performance.

Be part of a high-performing team committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

What You'll Do

Scheduling, Planning & Customer Delivery

• Develop and oversee master production schedules to support customer demand and achieve on-time delivery objectives.
• Ensure material availability for terminal unit assembly operations and sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Balance production capacity, material constraints, and customer requirements to optimize throughput.
• Partner with production, procurement, and customer service teams to proactively manage changing demand and priorities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support planning, forecasting, and inventory management activities.

Inventory Management

• Lead inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Manage raw materials, fabricated components, purchased parts, and finished goods inventories.
• Drive reduction of excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining appropriate safety stock levels.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement forecasting strategies to improve inventory turns and service levels.
• Coordinate movement of materials between fabrication, assembly, warehousing, and external processing locations.

Warehouse & Logistics Oversight

• Manage warehouse operations, receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping functions.
• Ensure safe, efficient material flow supporting both fabrication and assembly operations.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight activities in accordance with company logistics strategies.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and inventory control standards.
• Collaborate with sourcing and procurement teams to ensure reliable material supply.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve material shortages or supply disruptions.
• Manage supplier schedules to align with production requirements and inventory objectives.
• Support supplier development efforts focused on lead time reduction, quality improvement, and cost optimization.
• Participate in strategic sourcing and supplier partnership initiatives when needed.
• Champion the ADMS Material Control Pillar and support lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on inventory management, planning accuracy, material flow, and supply chain performance.
• Establish and track key performance indicators including inventory turns, inventory accuracy, supplier delivery performance, and customer service metrics.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing materials, warehouse, and planning team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments involving fabrication, assembly, or sheet metal processing is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management principles, and production scheduling.
• Experience leading warehouse, logistics, planning, or materials teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Preferred certifications include APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or other related supply chain certifications.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience leading warehouse, logistics, planning, or materials teams.

Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management principles, and production scheduling.

Experience supporting manufacturing environments involving fabrication, assembly, or sheet metal processing is strongly preferred.

5 years

Progressive experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

Preferred

Preferred certifications include APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or other related supply chain certifications.

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