Strategic Materials Manager - Scheduling & Inventory

NexForm, Inc.; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NexForm, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager for our Old Fort, NC facility. You will lead materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time customer delivery.

You will manage ERP/MRP data, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Purchasing to resolve shortages, aiming to optimize working capital and support plant objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years materials management experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain experience.
• Strong ERP/MRP and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, or materials functions.
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, APICS/CPIM, or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, master production scheduling, and value stream scheduling to ensure material availability.
• Lead inventory control activities including cycle counts and inventories for accuracy.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data and planning parameters.
• Lead implementation of the QRMP system and participate in audits and CI activities.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve shortages and improve performance.
• Analyze material, inventory, and operational data to reduce costs and improve working capital.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Direct warehouse, storage, shipping, and receiving activities.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Inventory control

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Materials Management/Operations/Engineering)

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NexForm, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager for our Old Fort, NC facility. You will lead materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time customer delivery.

You will manage ERP/MRP data, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Purchasing to resolve shortages, aiming to optimize working capital and support plant objectives.