Materials Manager

Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of Materials Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Inventory leadership experience in a manufacturing environment \n-Experience leading procurement, purchasing, inventory, or materials teams \n-Strong ERP/MRP systems experience and advanced Excel skills \n-Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, inventory control, cycle counts, and material shortages \n-Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, Medical Device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred \n-Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems \n-Hands-on operational leader comfortable on the shop floor and working cross-functionally with production, quality, suppliers, customers, and leadership \n-APICS certification preferred

Job Description

Seeking a hands-on Materials Manager to lead day-to-day procurement, inventory management, supplier performance, material availability, and shortage resolution in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual will manage a team of Supply Chain Specialists and serve as the primary point of coordination between suppliers, production, quality, and business unit leadership to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery.\n\n-Lead daily materials, procurement, inventory, and supplier management activities to support production schedules and customer commitments. \n-Oversee purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, expediting, delivery commitments, and shortage recovery efforts. \n-Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, ERP/MRP transaction discipline, discrepancy resolution, and audit-ready records. \n-Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve material shortages, traceability concerns, certifications, and documentation issues. \n-Monitor key metrics including supplier performance, past-due POs, inventory accuracy, shortage aging, and material availability. \n-Prioritize material movement and critical requirements to ensure uninterrupted shop floor execution. \n-Escalate supplier delays, inventory issues, and material risks impacting production or customer deliveries. \n-Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, and purchase order commitments. \n-Lead and develop Supply Chain Specialists, providing direction, training, accountability, and performance management. \n-Establish standard work, daily management routines, and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory functions. \n-Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, communication, and operational excellence while supporting employee development.