Materials Manager

Materials ManagerSeeking a hands-on Materials Manager to lead day-to-day procurement, inventory management, supplier performance, material availability, and shortage resolution in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual will manage a team of Supply Chain Specialists and serve as the primary point of coordination between suppliers, production, quality, and business unit leadership to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery.-Lead daily materials, procurement, inventory, and supplier management activities to support production schedules and customer commitments.-Oversee purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, expediting, delivery commitments, and shortage recovery efforts.-Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, ERP/MRP transaction discipline, discrepancy resolution, and audit-ready records.-Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve material shortages, traceability concerns, certifications, and documentation issues.-Monitor key metrics including supplier performance, past-due POs, inventory accuracy, shortage aging, and material availability.-Prioritize material movement and critical requirements to ensure uninterrupted shop floor execution.-Escalate supplier delays, inventory issues, and material risks impacting production or customer deliveries.-Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, and purchase order commitments.-Lead and develop Supply Chain Specialists, providing direction, training, accountability, and performance management.-Establish standard work, daily management routines, and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory functions.-Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, communication, and operational excellence while supporting employee development.