Senior Materials & Logistics Manager

Dayton-Phoenix Group; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Phoenix Group is seeking a Materials Management Manager to lead and optimize supply chain functions in a Lean manufacturing environment. You will oversee production scheduling, inventory management, material planning, warehousing, shipping and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales and Finance, driving continuous improvement, reducing costs, improving inventory turns, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field with strong experience in supply chain operations.
• 10 years of experience in field or similar role preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling and material planning to support demand and capacity.
• Manage MRP processes to ensure material availability while minimizing inventory.
• Coordinate schedules with Operations and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Production planning

Warehousing

Logistics operations

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

MS Excel

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

10 years of experience in field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

The Materials Management Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all supply chain functions within a Lean manufacturing environment. This role oversees production scheduling, inventory management, material planning, material flow, warehousing, shipping and receiving, logistics, and material handling operations to ensure the efficient movement of materials from suppliers through production and delivery to customers.

The Materials Management Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, inventory optimization, and cost reduction while ensuring uninterrupted production and exceptional customer service. This position works closely with Operations, Customer Service, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance to align supply chain activities with organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Planning & Scheduling

• Lead production scheduling and material planning activities to support customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Manage MRP processes to ensure material availability while minimizing inventory investment.
• Coordinate production schedules with Operations and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.
• Support demand forecasting, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
• Monitor schedule attainment and resolve supply chain constraints impacting production or customer deliveries.

Inventory Management & Material Flow

• Develop and execute inventory strategies including plan for every part. Supporting operational efficiency and customer service objectives with material flow and inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and effective inventory control processes.
• Analyze inventory performance and collaborate with Procurement Manager to implement actions to improve inventory turns while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, and throughput improvements.

Warehouse, Logistics, Shipping & Receiving

• Direct all receiving, warehousing, shipping, transportation, and internal material handling activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt of materials and shipment of customer orders.
• Optimize warehouse utilization, storage methods, and material handling processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop scheduling, inventory control, warehouse, shipping and receiving, logistics, and material handling personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and maintain supply chain performance metrics and reporting tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of supply chain management, inventory control, production planning, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Education:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in field or similar area required
• 10 years of experience in field or similar field preferred

Disclaimer:

Please indicate whether you can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Personal Protective Equipment Required (while on the factory floor):

• Eye protection (ANSI approved safety glasses)
• Steel-toe shoes
• Hearing (ear) protection (occasionally)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• Must be on site at least 40 hours per week.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Job duties must be performed onsite.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Dayton Phoenix Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dayton Phoenix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.