ERP Specialist/ Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Required Skills & Experience: Minimum Associate's degree required, 35 years in a manufacturing environment, background in Materials or Supply Chain, 13 years of leadership experience, including team oversight and mentoring.

Must-Have Qualifications: Strong ERP system expertise, with experience rolling out, owning, or enhancing functionality. Proven track record of inventory management, including cycle counting and physical inventory reconciliation. Working knowledge of material flows, part numbers, and warehouse processes. Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a positive, solutions-focused mindset. Computer savvy with the ability to translate system tools into efficient floor-level processes. Demonstrated experience in employee management, including coaching, training, recognition, and conflict resolution. Experience leading and supporting change management and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Prior involvement in ERP system implementation or serving as an SME or functional lead. Background in the electrical industry, construction supply, or industrial distribution (e.g., Graybar, BJ Supply Electric, Eaton, Warners). Demonstrated ability to manage or rebuild systems during a scaling phase.

Ideal Candidate Traits: Ambitious, outgoing, and hands-on leader who leads by example. Strong communicator who holds people accountable while maintaining a positive team culture. A builder mindsetsomeone who thrives in establishing structure and process. Learner-oriented with the drive to grow into a larger leadership role as the business expands.

Job Description: We are seeking a balance between a hands-on and business acumen, professional-level Materials Manager who specializes in ERP to lead, rebuild, and optimize our materials and inventory operations. This role plays a key part in reestablishing the core manual processes and supporting a strategic ERP system implementation.

This is a high-impact position for someone who wants to "make a splash"leading a team, driving change, and establishing structure in a dynamic, growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Include: Rebuild and reestablish materials processes from the ground up to support business scalability. Lead and mentor a team of 8 (1 Supervisor, 4 Material Clerks, and 34 Handlers). Spearhead the creation of home locations on the shop floor and within the ERP system to ensure accurate material tracking and traceability. Oversee and improve the end-to-end flow of materials: Ensure raw materials from incoming shipments are accurately received and stored. Coordinate Handlers to place materials into the correct physical locations using ERP-driven guidance. Supervise Clerks responsible for administrative functions and data entry for inventory and shipping/receiving records. Evaluate current manual and clunky processes; design and implement streamlined systems that improve visibility, tracking, and operational efficiency. Ensure the ERP system (Epicor) interacts effectively with physical material flow, enhancing traceability and location accuracy. Drive initiatives around real-time inventory updatesassess and propose improvements such as scanner integration, process mapping, and automated tracking. Manage raw material storage and movement before production begins, ensuring full alignment between physical processes and system data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production flow, manage hot parts, and optimize resource allocation. Drive and support the implementation of Epicor ERP, ensuring system functionality is rolled out in a way that supports lean operations and visibility. Lead inventory control practices, including cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, and accuracy initiatives. Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and increase efficiency throughout the materials process. Provide training, coaching, recognition, and conflict resolution to foster a high-performing, accountable team. Champion change management and process improvement with the flexibility to adapt to a shifting, growth-focused business environment.