Strategic Materials Manager: Planning & Procurement

Dematic; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Material Manager to lead material planning and procurement strategies that support production and improve inventory performance. You will drive PFEP, manage inventory budgets, and collaborate across global teams to align forecasts with business needs.

The role requires deep SAP experience, 5+ years in material planning and strong leadership. Candidates with international supplier exposure and APICS CPIM certification are encouraged to apply, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• More than 5 years in material planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• 3+ years leading people preferred.
• Experience with international suppliers is a plus.
• Proficient in SAP transactions and reports.
• APICS CPIM certification desirable.
• Lean six sigma/continuous improvement knowledge preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct material procurement strategies across categories to improve material availability and support production requirements.
• Lead the PFEP initiative, partnering with Procurement and global SIOP team to align material strategies with inbound forecasts.
• Own inventory planning and financial management, including expenditure plans, purchase projections, and forecasts.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement, leading SCARs and 8D with Supplier Quality and Procurement.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent shortages and manage expediting costs.
• Establish and track KPIs strengthening material availability, supplier performance, and inventory efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Quality to balance strategies and quality objectives.
• Improve SAP usage and master data accuracy across the tactical organization.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Develop and strengthen the team to support current and future needs.

Skills

Material planning

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Leadership

Supplier relation

Education

APICS CPIM certification desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Material Manager to lead material planning and procurement strategies that support production and improve inventory performance. You will drive PFEP, manage inventory budgets, and collaborate across global teams to align forecasts with business needs.

The role requires deep SAP experience, 5+ years in material planning and strong leadership. Candidates with international supplier exposure and APICS CPIM certification are encouraged to apply, with a focus on safety and