Materials Manager

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Maintain in-stock inventory levels for raw materials, components, packaging, and operating supplies.

• Plan material requirements and monitor safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.

• Create, issue, track, and manage purchase orders through receipt and reconciliation.

• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

• Serve as a key user and champion of the company ERP system.

• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, receiving, and supplier master data.

• Manage daily receiving activities and supervise one direct report.

• Oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory adjustments.

• Resolve supplier shipping discrepancies, shortages, and routine quality issues.

• Develop inventory and purchasing reports to support operational decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement in inventory control and ERP utilization.

**Key Performance Indicators

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• Inventory Accuracy

  98%

• On-Time Material Availability

  98%

• Stock-Out Rate < 2%

• Supplier On-Time Delivery

  95%

• Receiving Accuracy

  99%

• Receiving transactions completed within 24 hours

• 100% scheduled cycle count completion

• ERP data accuracy and process compliance

**Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related field (preferred)

• Proven experience in inventory control and purchasing or procurement

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the company

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software

• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

**Work Environment

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• Office and warehouse environment

• May require occasional travel to suppliers or distribution centers