Strategic Materials & Supply Chain Manager

Venteksolutions; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions in Mount Pleasant, TN is seeking a strategic Materials Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain operations for our manufacturing facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production, optimizes inventory investment, and strengthens supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership in materials management within manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement and inventory management functions.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material costs while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Lead inventory planning and materials management processes that support customer demand and production schedules.
• Optimize inventory levels to improve working capital while maintaining high service levels.
• Oversee inbound and outbound transportation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished goods.
• Partner with transportation providers to improve freight performance, optimize costs, and maintain service excellence.
• Collaborate with production, planning, customer service, and warehouse teams to improve material flow throughout the operation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Materials, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Logistics teams by fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Build a culture focused on teamwork, customer service, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• Establish clear performance expectations and support employee development through coaching and feedback.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.
• Utilize data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable results.
• Improve planning processes, supplier performance, inventory turns, and logistics efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Ventek Solutions in Mount Pleasant, TN is seeking a strategic Materials Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain operations for our manufacturing facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production, optimizes inventory investment, and strengthens supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership in materials management within manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and a track record of