Strategic Materials & Inventory Lead (Manufacturing)

Steel Warehouse; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Warehouse in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Manager to lead procurement, storage, and distribution of steel materials and manage inventory to support production schedules. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, data-driven decisions, and Lean manufacturing support.

The position requires experience in inventory control, procurement, and ERP systems, with strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field); equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ steel material experience required within the steel service center spectrum
• Experience with inventory management and/or ERP systems
• Working knowledge of data analysis/reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; root-cause analysis experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including cross-communication with other personnel including shop employees

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory based on customer demand
• Maintain accuracy on all inventory and purchasing for decisions involving purchasing
• Manage end-to-end materials management processes, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics coordination
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts, improve supply chain efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Develop and implement production scheduling and demand planning strategies aligned with manufacturing needs
• Maintain detailed records using spreadsheets and inventory management systems for reporting and analysis purposes
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and quality assurance to optimize materials flow and support lean manufacturing initiatives

Skills

Inventory control

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Steel Warehouse in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Manager to lead procurement, storage, and distribution of steel materials and manage inventory to support production schedules. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, data-driven decisions, and Lean manufacturing support.

The position requires experience in inventory control, procurement, and ERP systems, with strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams.