Materials Manager

Materials ManagerLocation(s) Addison, Texas Company Molex Career Field Supply ChainAs a Materials Manager, you will lead the planning, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics functions that ensure efficient material flow across our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in maintaining optimal inventory levels, securing timely procurement, and supporting seamless production aligned with customer and business demands.You'll be a key member of the operations and supply chain team, working closely with engineering, production, and quality to deliver high-performance electronic systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our team thrives on precision, strategic execution, and continuous improvement.What You Will DoDevelop and execute material management strategies that align with production, inventory, and delivery goalsLead cross-functional coordination to optimize the end-to-end supply chain processManage supplier relationships to ensure quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness of materialsDrive production planning, purchasing, and inventory control activities to meet customer and internal requirementsMentor and lead a team of planners, buyers, and material handlers to achieve performance targets and operational excellenceAnalyze material usage, forecast demand, and implement best practices to reduce shortages and excess inventoryChampion continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs to monitor and enhance material flow and supplier performanceWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field5+ years of experience in materials management or supply chain within a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of inventory control, procurement, and production planning processesProven ability to collaborate across teams and lead negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholdersU.S. Person status as defined by ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)What Will Put You AheadExperience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics toolsFamiliarity with regulatory compliance in defense and aerospace (e.g., ITAR, AS9100)Certification in supply chain or operations management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM)Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiativesMolex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) Division delivers mission-critical connectivity, signal technologies, and electronic solutions designed for the most demanding environments. Drawing on decades of engineering excellence and innovation, we support aerospace, defense, space, and other high-reliability markets where performance is essential and failure is not an option.From enabling next-generation communications and data transfer to providing rugged interconnect and electronic solutions for mission-critical systems, our technologies help customers advance capabilities across air, land, sea, and space. At ADS, we combine deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a culture of principled entrepreneurship to create value for our customers, communities, and one another.Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense through innovation, reliability, and purpose-driven solutions.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.