Materials Manager

Lead planning and coordination of purchasing, inventory control, and scheduling activities Serve as a key contributor to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process Manage, train, coach, and develop department personnel, including recruitment, performance feedback, and corrective discipline Coordinate strategic and alternative sources of supply with the Commodity Manager Develop and manage the SIOP plan and material flow Maintain forecasts in the ERP system Manage the master schedule to achieve a 95% promise date service level Develop materials and production plans consistent with required lead times Ensure material availability for manufacturing Maintain effective supplier and customer relationships Support supplier base management and certified supplier initiatives Ensure compliance with supplier payment terms policy Negotiate and control costs Maintain accurate ERP database information, including costs, lead times, usage, transactions, and cycle counts Prepare and manage the annual department budget Manage raw materials and piece parts to meet or exceed inventory turn objectives Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Three (3) or more years of experience in purchasing, production control, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment Experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to support materials planning, inventory management, and purchasing activities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to travel up to 10% as required Preferred: experience using Oracle ERP systems Preferred: three (3) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, supply chain, or materials management environment Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including S&OP processes, materials planning, and inventory control. Proven ability to lead teams, manage supplier relationships, and utilize ERP systems for effective operations. Highest-signal resume keywords Supply Chain Management S&OP Process ERP System UtilizationLeadership Experience Materials Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Purchasing Production Control Materials Management Forecasting Budget Management Cost Negotiation Inventory Management Material Flow Development Supplier Relationship Management Cycle Counts Soft Skills Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Planning Skills Collaboration Prioritization Industry Keywords Manufacturing Environment Supplier Payment Terms Compliance Cross-Functional Teamwork Department Budget Management Raw Materials Management Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Oracle ERP #J-18808-Ljbffr