Materials Planning & Logistics Manager

SMS group; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SMS group seeks a Materials Manager to lead plant material control, forecasting, production planning, MRO purchasing, and inventory control. You will optimize BOMs, supplier relations, and on-time delivery while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role collaborates with Supervisors, Estimators, Operations and Project Managers to support shop scheduling and cost-effective procurement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business Management, 3+ years manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Management.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in materials management.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems.
• Strong analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with Supervisors and Estimator to determine products and services needed for the business unit(s).
• Request the minimum number of quotes required per the Purchasing Policy, quotes saved with PO copies.
• Enter all Purchase Orders in GSS and ensure electronic PO folders have quotes, drawings, and instructions.
• Ensure POs contain material type, burnout specs, machine finishes and drawings when needed.
• Distribute copies of POs to Receiving after sending to vendors.
• Consider safety and environmental requirements when purchasing for shop work.
• Meet with customers and vendors to discuss parts and services needed.
• Coordinate with Estimator for materials/services after quoting in GSS.
• Plan material deliveries with Shop Supervisors to meet demand and schedules.
• Investigate discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving and adjust POs as required.
• Manage BOM planning and expedite parts/material availability per operations plan.
• Work with Operations and Project Managers to update BOMs, routers and lot sizes.
• Collaborate on plant production scheduling and shop floor scheduling.
• Ensure material availability to support on-time production and deliveries.
• Control inventory turnover while minimizing investment.
• Align with cycle count/WIP audits and utilize GSS effectively.
• Monitor safety stock levels and order policies.
• Work with suppliers on consignment, VMI and JIT programs.
• Identify local indirect material sources and vet capabilities.
• Manage indirect supplier selection based on total cost of ownership.
• Support purchasing agreements with Regional Purchasing Manager goals.
• Oversee shipping/receiving for error-free processing.
• Analyze and identify supply constraints to support daily operations.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Management

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

GSS (Global Shop Solutions)

ERP planning/purchasing systems

Job description

SMS group seeks a Materials Manager to lead plant material control, forecasting, production planning, MRO purchasing, and inventory control. You will optimize BOMs, supplier relations, and on-time delivery while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role collaborates with Supervisors, Estimators, Operations and Project Managers to support shop scheduling and cost-effective procurement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business Management, 3+ years manufacturing