Materials Supervisor: Inventory, Planning & Logistics

A.O. Smith; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials to meet company objectives.

Reporting to manufacturing, this role supervises production control, warehouse, shipping, and traffic supervisors, ensuring on-time deliveries and efficient inventory.

The ideal candidate will drive just-in-time practices, develop reporting tools, and lead a team to optimize performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Maintains optimum inventory levels to meet deliveries while minimizing costs.
• Directs production control planning and scheduling to balance manpower and machinery.
• Oversees shipping, receiving, and materials stores.
• Coordinates with purchasing to schedule deliveries.
• Provides reporting systems for the materials function.
• Motivates and develops subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Supervise year-end inventory and perpetual inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with purchasing to schedule material deliveries.
• Develop reporting systems for the materials function.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions.
• Identify new supply sources and support just-in-time practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

MBA desirable

Job description

A.O. Smith is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials to meet company objectives.

Reporting to manufacturing, this role supervises production control, warehouse, shipping, and traffic supervisors, ensuring on-time deliveries and efficient inventory.

The ideal candidate will drive just-in-time practices, develop reporting tools, and lead a team to optimize performance and growth.