Strategic Materials & Logistics Manager

O'Neal Industries, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neal Industries, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager responsible for the Supply Chain, Materials Management and Logistics at a dedicated facility.

You will own inventory control, forecasting, MRO purchasing, and shipping/receiving to ensure accurate raw material levels and timely delivery to customers. You will develop forecasts with Sales, coordinate expediting with corporate buyers, and manage KPI reporting for inventory and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or manufacturing field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience on material procurement; steel experience preferred.
• APICS certification preferred; Lean systems and/or Six Sigma Green Belt pursued or completed.
• Fluent English; strong MS Office suite proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn, apply and promote the Vision, Mission and Values of O’Neal Manufacturing.
• Develop accurate and timely material forecast needs with Sales Management; assist strategic purchases.
• Coordinate with Major Account Managers and Corporate Purchasing on expediting and spot buys.
• Oversee receiving and shipping for raw materials, components, finished goods and externally processed material.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, timely receipt and delivery to customers.
• Measure and report KPI for shipping/receiving; monitor On-Time Delivery and related metrics.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and corrective actions.
• Identify and develop sources for MRO needs; drive total cost of ownership reductions.
• Negotiate spot buys and freight; manage vendor performance and quality compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports; ensure training needs are met.

Skills

Managerial experience

Materials procurement

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

ERP experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or manufacturing field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

O’Neal Industries, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager responsible for the Supply Chain, Materials Management and Logistics at a dedicated facility.

You will own inventory control, forecasting, MRO purchasing, and shipping/receiving to ensure accurate raw material levels and timely delivery to customers. You will develop forecasts with Sales, coordinate expediting with corporate buyers, and manage KPI reporting for inventory and logistics.