Materials Manager

NOV

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, Business Growth, Calendar Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Management, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Investment Capital, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Oracle Applications, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Production Planning, Profit & Loss, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulatory Requirements, Return on Investment (ROI), Sourcing Strategy, Succession Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Talent Management, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Warehousing

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

Today

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

About the Company

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