Manager, Materials

Entegris is seeking a Materials Manager to join our Advanced Purity Solutions Division at our San Luis Obispo, CA facility. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations.

About the Role

The Materials Manager will ensure our production schedule is efficient and meets the needs of internal and external customers. You will strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment, leading a team of production planners and partnering with the Centralized Planning and Buying extended team. This role also provides strategic direction for warehouse teams and collaborates with operations and key functional partners to maintain competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain policies, procedures, and material control systems.
• Manage a team of 7 direct reports, including warehouse and shipping supervisors, production planners, and others, focusing on daily coaching, performance management, discipline, and succession planning.
• Ensure materials are planned to company and customer requirements while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.
• Develop production schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials in support of manufacturing and engineering.
• Prepare material requirement plans using enterprise resource planning systems and assist with establishing, maintaining, and improving the production control system.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Marketing to ensure robust supplier and supply chain strategies.
• Support the divisional S&OP process through analysis and recommendations to create an effective demand management process.
• Implement a lean approach to materials management, including capacity models and processes that enable effective planning and lead time strategies.
• Actively collaborate and develop relationships with business stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Proactively identify solutions in warehousing and scheduling to increase efficiency, improve delivery, lead time, and cost.
• Create development plans for materials management team members and ensure a talent pipeline for key functions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and the Business Unit (BU) to optimize inventory levels and ensure premier customer service.
• Create a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of materials management experience, including manufacturing work experience in materials/production planning or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting a global operational footprint.
• Experience leading a team with an emphasis on development and coaching.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP Super User experience is preferred.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Continuous Improvement certification (Lean, Six Sigma, and/or TPM) is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage and supervise complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match and no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• Value-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

Pay

$120,000 - $135,000 range, with actual pay dependent on candidate skills for the role.