Strategic Materials & Inventory Leader

Opportunities; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Mi-Jack Products is seeking a strategic Materials Manager to lead inventory management, material flow, warehouse operations, and materials personnel within our manufacturing facility. You will drive inventory optimization, improve material availability, and reduce excess inventory while ensuring efficient material movement across the operation.

The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain expertise with servant leadership and a passion for continuous improvement, collaborating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years in supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, materials management, or related operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and developing employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials supervisors and inventory teams, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while improving accuracy, turns, and material availability.
• Optimize material flow and delivery using ERP/MRP systems, forecasting, and BI data.
• Partner with Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to improve performance.
• Respond to engineering changes to minimize obsolescence and shortages.
• Monitor inventory-related financial impacts, including obsolescence and inflationary concerns.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including slotting, bin management, storage optimization, and pick-path efficiency.
• Manage communication and issue resolution related to backorders, pricing discrepancies, damaged materials, and supplier delivery concerns.
• Establish and maintain SOPs to support inventory accuracy and movement best practices.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Forecasting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Mi-Jack Products is seeking a strategic Materials Manager to lead inventory management, material flow, warehouse operations, and materials personnel within our manufacturing facility. You will drive inventory optimization, improve material availability, and reduce excess inventory while ensuring efficient material movement across the operation.

The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain expertise with servant leadership and a passion for continuous improvement, collaborating with