Senior Materials Manager

U.S. Pipe

Bessemer, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Operations, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Regulations, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Inventory Management Software, Inventory Turns, Leadership, Local Government, Logistics, Logistics Processes, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Metrics, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety Standards, Service Delivery, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Water Quality Testing
LOCATION
Bessemer, AL
POSTED
3 days ago

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

  • Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
  • Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

The Plant Senior Materials Manager is responsible for leading all materials-related functions including purchasing, inventory control, shipping, logistics, and storeroom operations. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials to support production, maintain inventory accuracy, meet customer delivery expectations, and achieve cost and performance objectives.

What You'll Do
  • Lead inventory management for raw materials, MRO inventory, and finished goods.
  • Oversee all shipping and logistics activities to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
  • Manage purchasing activities for plant operations and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Direct storeroom operations to ensure parts availability while controlling inventory costs.
  • Lead and develop purchasing and shipping team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across materials, inventory, and logistics processes.
  • Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to improve visibility, planning, and performance.
  • Monitor key metrics including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, on-time delivery, freight costs, and supplier performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous leadership experience managing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, shipping, and warehouse operations.
  • Experience using ERP systems and inventory management software.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Join a team where your leadership and supply chain expertise will help shape operational success. Drive continuous improvement, develop strong teams, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our customers.

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