Global Materials Manager

JOB TITLE: Global Materials Manager

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

REPORTING TO: Director of Supply Chain or SVP Supply Chain

LOCATION: Dayton OH (Supporting Ohio Texas and Mexico Operations)

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Global Materials Manager is responsible for leading material planning procurement coordination inventory optimization and supply continuity across Libra Industries operations in Ohio Texas and Mexico. This role serves as the central point of coordination for global MRP execution material availability shortage management supplier escalations and purchasing team leadership.

The Global Materials Manager partners closely with Operations Program Management Engineering Quality and Commercial teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow minimize supply chain risk and support customer delivery commitments. This position will initially be structured as a 90-day contract assignment with the opportunity to transition into a permanent Purchasing Manager role based on performance and business need.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Global MRP & Materials Planning

Own and drive the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process across all Libra locations.
Ensure planning parameters demand signals lead times and inventory data are maintained accurately within ERP/MRP systems.
Monitor material requirements and replenishment activities to support production schedules and customer commitments.
Partner with Planning Operations and Program Management teams to proactively identify and resolve material risks.

Material Availability & Shortage Management

Lead recurring shortage review meetings across all facilities.
Identify supply risks component constraints and potential production impacts.
Develop and execute mitigation plans to minimize customer and operational disruptions.
Provide proactive communication regarding material risks shortages and recovery plans.

Escalation Management

Serve as the primary escalation point for material availability issues supplier failures planning conflicts and critical shortages.
Coordinate cross-functional resolution activities involving Purchasing Operations Engineering Quality and Program Management.
Drive timely decision-making to minimize production interruptions and customer impacts.

Purchasing Team Leadership

Directly lead and develop purchasing team members.
Establish priorities workloads and accountability measures for purchasing activities.
Support employee development performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure purchasing activities align with organizational goals and supplier performance expectations.

Supplier Performance & Procurement Support

Support strategic supplier relationships and escalation management.
Monitor supplier performance related to quality delivery responsiveness and service.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery performance and reduce supply chain risk.
Support sourcing initiatives supplier rationalization efforts and long-term supplier strategies.

Inventory Optimization

Develop and execute inventory management strategies to achieve targeted inventory turns.
Balance inventory investment with customer service and production requirements.
Monitor excess obsolete and slow-moving inventory and implement corrective actions.
Partner with Finance and Operations to improve working capital performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations Engineering Quality Program Management and Commercial teams.
Drive consistency of materials management processes across all Libra locations.
Support strategic initiatives focused on supply chain performance customer delivery and operational excellence.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and problem-solving methodologies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in materials management purchasing procurement planning or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing MRP/ERP systems and inventory planning processes.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and supply chain initiatives.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

10 years of manufacturing supply chain leadership experience.
Multi-site or global manufacturing experience.
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) precision machining aerospace defense or complex manufacturing experience.
APICS CSCP CPSM CPM or related professional certifications.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

SUCCESS MEASURES:

Material availability performance
On-time delivery support
Inventory turns
Shortage reduction
Supplier performance improvements
Working capital performance
MRP accuracy and planning effectiveness
Team performance and development

CAREER PATH

This position is intended to provide dedicated leadership for Libras global materials and planning functions. Successful performance during the initial 90-day contract period may lead to consideration for a permanent Purchasing Manager position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit stand walk and move throughout office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to travel between Libra locations as needed.
Occasional lifting of materials or files up to 25 pounds.
Ability to access production areas supplier areas and office environments as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.