Strategic Materials Manager — Lean Inventory & FIFO

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office schedule

401K company match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking a Materials Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, and FIFO-driven processes across Premise and Black Jacket operations. You will manage material handlers, optimize stock levels, and partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure smooth materials flow.

The role emphasizes lean principles, continuous improvement, and robust KPI reporting to support manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years in production or materials management.
• 3+ years in management/supervisory roles.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word) and Oracle or similar ERP.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning, inventory management, and FIFO processes.
• Directly supervise material handlers and plan staffing.
• Develop min/max, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce shortages.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Drive continuous improvement in material flow and lean initiatives.
• Establish FIFO and visual management systems.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Materials management

Supervisory experience

English fluency

MS Excel & Word

Oracle ERP

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Supply chain degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking a Materials Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, and FIFO-driven processes across Premise and Black Jacket operations. You will manage material handlers, optimize stock levels, and partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure smooth materials flow.

The role emphasizes lean principles, continuous improvement, and robust KPI reporting to support manufacturing excellence.