Materials Manager

1 month ago


Blacksburg, United States CEO Inc. Full time

Position: Materials Manager (On-Site0

Location: BLACKSBURG, VA Area


Position Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire materials management process to ensure efficient operations and timely production. This includes planning, organizing, and controlling the flow of materials from procurement to delivery, optimizing inventory levels, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. This role is vital to maintaining cost-effectiveness, quality standards, and on-time delivery performance.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Material Procurement: Coordinate with procurement team(s) to ensure timely acquisition of raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production.

• Inventory Management: Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize carrying costs, and prevent stockouts.

• Production Planning: Collaborate with production managers to forecast material requirements and develop production schedules that align with inventory levels and production capacity.

• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with logistics partners to facilitate the transportation of materials and finished goods, optimizing shipping routes and minimizing transportation costs.

• Quality Control: Partner with Quality team to implement quality control measures to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards and specifications.

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate materials management processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies in all materials management activities.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the materials management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises team members in Materials department.


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in materials management or a related role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management techniques, and production planning processes.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

• Proficiency in using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and other relevant software for materials management and inventory control.



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