Senior Multi-Site Materials & Logistics Leader

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical premium paid for employee

401k with employer match up to 4%

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Panelmatic seeks a seasoned Materials Lead to develop enterprise-wide materials management strategies, oversee warehouse operations, and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will standardize processes, optimize material flow, and ensure safe, compliant operations while partnering with Production to prevent shortages and interruptions.

The role focuses on inventory accuracy, KPI-driven performance, and cost optimization, with a leadership mindset to build a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, and supply chain.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, control panels, switchgear, automation, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing warehouse and material flow improvements.
• Experience leading large teams and managing organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, and outbound shipping.
• Develop standardized warehouse processes, procedures, and KPIs across all Panelmatic facilities.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, storage utilization, and material handling systems to support business growth.
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement efficient material flow strategies from receiving through production and shipment.
• Establish supermarket, kitting, point-of-use inventory, Kanban, and replenishment systems where appropriate.
• Partner with Operations and Production teams to eliminate material shortages and production interruptions.
• Improve material presentation, line-side delivery, and internal logistics processes.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and throughput improvement.
• Oversee all inbound and outbound material movements.
• Establish receiving standards to ensure timely inspection, transaction processing, and material availability.
• Develop shipping processes that support customer delivery commitments and transportation optimization.
• Improve dock utilization, scheduling, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific packaging and shipping requirements.
• Inbound & Outbound Logistics
• Manage transportation providers, freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and logistics partners.
• Develop logistics strategies to optimize freight costs, service levels, and transit performance.
• Lead carrier negotiations, transportation contracts, and performance management.
• Monitor freight spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Establish transportation KPIs and reporting processes.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Operations to align material availability with production requirements.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives and improve inventory turns.
• Lead annual physical inventories and cycle count programs.
• Leadership & Organizational Development
• Build and lead a high-performing materials management organization.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and capability-building programs.
• Establish clear performance metrics and accountability throughout the organization.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives throughout materials management operations.
• Implement technology and automation solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Standardize best practices across all facilities.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to drive operational performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory management software

Job description

Panelmatic seeks a seasoned Materials Lead to develop enterprise-wide materials management strategies, oversee warehouse operations, and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will standardize processes, optimize material flow, and ensure safe, compliant operations while partnering with Production to prevent shortages and interruptions.

The role focuses on inventory accuracy, KPI-driven performance, and cost optimization, with a leadership mindset to build a