Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Materials Manager

Woodinville, WA | Full-Time

If you are a procurement and materials leader who enjoys building smarter systems, influencing operations, and making a measurable impact across an organization, this opportunity offers a rare balance of strategy and hands-on leadership.

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term employee tenure. This role offers the chance to step into a highly visible leadership position where your ideas, expertise, and operational insight will directly influence production success, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, collaborating cross-functionally, and leading a team in an environment where urgency, accountability, and teamwork matter. You will have the ability to strengthen processes, improve inventory accuracy, optimize procurement strategies, and help shape the future of materials management within the organization.

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization

• Ability to influence strategy while remaining connected to day-to-day operations

• Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong tenure and stability

• Opportunity to improve systems, processes, and efficiencies in an ERP-driven manufacturing environment

• Diverse responsibilities spanning purchasing, inventory, warehousing, planning, and supplier management

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all materials planning, procurement, storage, inventory control, and distribution activities to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate system data, optimized inventory levels, and alignment between MRP planning and production execution so materials are available to meet production schedules while minimizing excess inventory and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all materials-related activities including purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and material handling

• Execute and manage material requirements planning (MRP) strategies to support production demands

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain accuracy while minimizing shortages and excess inventory

• Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, and sales teams to align material supply with demand forecasts

• Manage supplier relationships including sourcing, negotiations, performance management, and issue resolution

• Ensure timely delivery of materials and proactively address supply chain disruptions

• Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution processes to improve operational efficiency and accuracy

• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures and best practices

• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, non-conforming material, purchase price variances, and obsolete inventory

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements including ISO and GMP standards

• Lead, mentor, and develop materials and warehouse team members

Systems & Tools

• Epicor/Kinetic ERP

• Crystal Reports and SSRS

• Epicor Grow Analytics

• ForecastPro (S&OP)

• Microsoft Access and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems such as Epicor/Kinetic, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms

• Experience with forecasting, procurement, inventory management, and production support

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and lead teams effectively

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities

• Vendor negotiation and supplier management expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis

• High attention to detail and operational accuracy

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 to $145,000 annually depending on experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can influence operations, strengthen systems, lead a team, and make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect with you.