Strategic Materials & Logistics Manager

Allient LLC.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a dynamic Materials and Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, inventory control, and distribution for the site.

The role directs materials flow, coordinates supplier relationships, and ensures timely production support through strategic planning and efficient logistics. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in materials and logistics procurement, a business or materials degree (MBA preferred), and experience with D365 and DFARS/FARS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business or materials management, required. MBA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in materials and logistics procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, expediting, scheduling, shipping, receiving and inventory control in an effort to support manufacturing with an uninterrupted flow of material.
• Manage and plan logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services including methods of delivery goods and storage of products
• Maintain reports as well as keep organized records of their inventory
• Develops and implements materials handling procedures; monitors the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimizes resources, prioritizes spending and achieves volume, timeliness, reliability, and safety standards.
• Liaises with functional or operational area managers (e.g., in sales, production, or engineering) so the supply of materials meets their current and future needs including new and existing product development initiatives.
• Research & selects suppliers. Develops & maintains good vendor relations. Negotiates price and terms.
• Works with Quality Assurance and vendors to improve the quality of purchased materials and reduce defects.
• Reviews engineering change notices for impact on purchased materials and makes appropriate changes.
• Manages all purchasing, materials and inventory control functions, and the development of production schedules.
• Leads strategic procurement initiatives that are aligned with company.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic planning

Supervisory experience

Supply chain management

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

MBA preferred

Tools

D365

Job description

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a dynamic Materials and Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, inventory control, and distribution for the site.

The role directs materials flow, coordinates supplier relationships, and ensures timely production support through strategic planning and efficient logistics. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in materials and logistics procurement, a business or materials degree (MBA preferred), and experience with D365 and DFARS/FARS compliance.