Senior Materials Manager

The Senior Materials Manager leads inventory accuracy, control, and movement across high-volume operations. This role ensures efficient, compliant processes that support production, fulfillment, and customer SLAs. You will partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, and Operations to drive performance, reduce WIP aging, and continuously improve materials flow. This is an onsite role in our Irving TX Facility. What will be my duties and responsibilities in this role? Lead inventory control strategy across receiving, storage, movement, cycle counting, and shipping Ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance of serialized inventory Optimize WIP flow and reduce inventory aging through process improvements and re-slotting Partner with Procurement and Planning to meet customer SLAs and demand requirements Establish and track KPIs; analyze performance and implement corrective actions Build and maintain scalable processes, controls, and reporting Manage budgets, staffing, and organizational performance for materials function Lead, develop, and coach managers and team members; drive accountability and results Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational goals and business growth What are the requirements needed for this role? Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 9+ years in materials/inventory control in high-volume manufacturing or repair environments (8,000+ SKUs) 7+ years leadership experience, including managing managers Experience with end-to-end supply chain: procurement, planning, inventory control, and distribution Proven track record managing serialized inventory and leading physical inventories Strong data analysis skills (advanced Excel required) Background in logistics, warehousing, and shipping operations What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? Oracle ERP experience (especially reverse logistics/remanufacturing) Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, WIP management, and planning Lean/Six Sigma experience APICS/CPIM certification Experience in high-change, deadline-driven environments Pay Range $88,000.00 - $147,000.00 If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted. Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way. Company Overview Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products. AI and Biometric Usage Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information. Equal Opportunity Statement Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr