Materials & Logistics Manager

About the role

The Materials & Logistics Manager at AKG North America is responsible for overseeing logistics, inventory, and production planning operations. This role requires strong supervisory responsibilities and a comprehensive understanding of material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in logistics, inventory, and planning operations.
• Develop and manage warehouse strategies, including space utilization, layout, and 3PL operations.
• Oversee inbound, internal, and outbound material movements, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and safety.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Lead production planning and scheduling across departments to align demand, materials, and capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement in material flow, planning accuracy, and warehouse utilization while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Establish KPIs for inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, and on-time delivery, and report results regularly.
• Ensure SAP system transactions (TRs, TOs, receipts, shipments, production orders) are timely and accurate.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material and scheduling conflicts.
• Attend daily/weekly production and management review meetings to provide updates and align activities.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and requirements set forth in AKG’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to organize warehouses, inventory, and planning paperwork.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel pivot tables and database management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate teams.
• Ability to document, improve, and train in the best practices and processes.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting department goals.
• Full supervisory responsibility for the following functions and their respective leaders:
• Inventory Management Supervisor – overseeing cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and warehouse system transactions.
• Material Handling Supervisor – leading forklift drivers, warehouse material movers, and staging operations.
• Shipping Manager – responsible for inbound/outbound logistics, packaging, and carrier management.
• Master Scheduler – managing the master production schedule and aligning demand with capacity and materials.
• Production Planner / Data Analyst – responsible for detailed production planning, order tracking, and reporting analytics to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, materials management, or production planning, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP WM, MM, PP modules preferred).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be available and able to work the agreed upon shift.
• Must be able to sit (50%) and walk (50%) of the time. May be required to bend, stoop, pull, push, twist, and turn.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. (10% of the time).
• Must be able to use pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• You must use safety equipment such as steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses when in the plant.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to organize warehouses, inventory, and planning paperwork.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel pivot tables and database management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate teams.
• Ability to document, improve, and train in the best practices and processes.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting department goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differential opportunities
• GREAT medical, dental, and vision benefits the first of the month after 30 days
• Company Paid Life insurance, STD insurance and LTD insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with amazing company match
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Employee recognition programs
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety and respect

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience.

Schedule

Must be available and able to work the agreed upon shift.