Materials Manager Inventory Control
Materials Manager Inventory Control
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Job Description
The Materials Manager will be responsible for the planning procurement and control of all materials used in production ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely material availability. This role is critical to maintaining efficient manufacturing operations minimizing material shortages or overages and leading a team that supports IFABCorps transformation toward lean and scalable processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Control & Optimization
Develop implement and maintain effective inventory control strategies using lean principles. Ensure accurate stock levels to support production needs while reducing excess and obsolete materials. - Procurement Leadership
Manage the procurement of raw materials and components negotiating with suppliers to ensure costeffective and timely purchasing aligned with quality and specification requirements. - Supplier Management & Performance
Establish supplier KPIs build strong vendor relationships and collaborate to resolve delivery or quality issues proactively. - Production Planning Integration
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align material availability with build schedules and customer delivery timelines. - Inventory Systems Management
Lead the effective use of ERP systems to track materials transactions conduct cycle counts and ensure inventory accuracy. - Team Leadership
Supervise and coach the materials and inventory team. Set clear goals provide training and promote a culture of ownership collaboration and continuous improvement. - Forecasting & Data Analysis
Use historical data demand trends and capacity planning to forecast material needs and support strategic purchasing decisions. - Reporting
Prepare and present reports on inventory performance material costs supply risks and process KPIs to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management inventory control or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment (metal/automotive industry preferred).
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (tooling stamping fabrication) and materials (metals fasteners components).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAGE SAP Oracle Epicor) and Microsoft Excel; experience implementing inventory modules or MRP systems a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams drive process improvements and manage vendor performance.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a commitment to datadriven decisions.
- Excellent communication negotiation and organizational abilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
