Materials Manager

Materials Manager Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 per year. Location: Addison, TX | Type: On‑Site | Employment: Permanent. About the Company We design and build scalable, engineered HVAC systems for demanding environments. Long‑tenured employees, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and disciplined engineering processes define our strength. Why Join Us? Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401K with company match, profit sharing, and professional development support. Flexible scheduling may be available based on performance criteria. Job Details The Materials Manager leads material flow to support uninterrupted production in a custom HVAC manufacturing environment. The role blends tactical execution (purchase orders, inventory control, supplier coordination) with strategic responsibilities in sourcing, production scheduling, and capacity planning. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commodity markets, ERP systems, and lean principles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Daily Update and maintain daily production schedules to align with material availability. Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment to support production schedules. Review and approve purchase orders, resolve supplier issues promptly. Coordinate with production and engineering teams to address material shortages or quality concerns. Track inbound shipments and manage receiving/inspection processes. Manage and disposition non‑conforming materials in coordination with quality and production teams to minimize impact on schedules. Weekly Review capacity plans and adjust production schedules based on demand and resource constraints. Collaborate with operations to forecast short‑term material needs. Update ERP system with accurate inventory and procurement data. Hold team meetings to review KPIs (inventory turns, on‑time delivery, cost savings). Monthly Conduct capacity planning reviews to ensure alignment with sales forecast and production goals. Analyze inventory trends and adjust safety stock levels. Prepare and present monthly cost analysis and material spend reports. Identify and implement process improvements for procurement and inventory management. Conduct supplier performance reviews and address compliance or delivery issues. Review and update approved supplier list based on performance metrics. Analyze trends in nonconformance and implement corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams. Yearly Develop long‑term production capacity strategies to support growth and scalability. Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to reduce costs and mitigate supply risk. Negotiate annual contracts and pricing agreements with key suppliers. Lead budgeting and forecasting for material costs. Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with business objectives. Train and develop team members for succession planning and skill enhancement. Conforms to all Quality and Environmental Management Systems policies, objectives, and obligations. Performs any other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Position Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience. APICS/CPIM or similar certification is preferred. Experience 5+ years in materials management, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment. Experience with commodities such as galvanized sheet metal, copper, and aluminum. Proven track record in production scheduling and capacity planning. Technical Skills Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar); Global Shop Solutions is preferred. Strong analytical skills for inventory optimization and cost control. Proficiency using Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); intermediate Excel skills, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, charts. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. Leadership & Growth Potential Ability to lead a small team and collaborate cross‑functionally. Hands‑on approach with willingness to manage tactical tasks (e.g., creating/managing PO’s). Demonstrated ambition and capability to grow into higher‑level leadership roles. Soft Skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Problem‑solving mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, engineered‑to‑order environment. Ability to learn and aggressively adapt to varied work assignments. Willingness to assume responsibility for accuracy of work performed. Demonstrated performance history driving costs down. Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr