Materials Manager

Primary Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Site Leadership & Strategy

- Support the execution of operational strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans

- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across supply chain and site leadership

- Act as a key partner in addressing supply chain challenges and supporting broader operational initiatives

Supply Chain & Materials Leadership

- Oversee and guide supply chain activities including procurement, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives

- Work closely with production teams to align materials planning with schedules and forecasts

- Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvements

Financial Ownership

- Support delivery of site-level financial performance, including budget development, cost control, and margin improvement

- Monitor and drive reductions in labor, material, and overhead costs

- Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency initiatives

- Support capital investment planning and ROI-driven decision-making

Operational Excellence

- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain using Lean principles

- Help establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability

- Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards

- Drive root cause problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions

People Leadership

- Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and warehousing

- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management

- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication

Education & Experience Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain - Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams (operations + materials/supply chain)

- Experience with full P&L or site-level financial responsibility strongly preferred

Job Requirements

- Proven ability to lead at both strategic and tactical levels

- Strong financial and operational acumen

- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability

- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven operations

- Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred

Behavioral Competencies

- Leadership & Accountability

- Strategic Execution

- Influence & Decision Making

- Continuous Improvement

Technical Competencies

- Manufacturing Operations Management

- Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

- Financial & Cost Management

- Production Planning & ERP Systems