Materials Management Manager

Description for Internal Candidates

The Materials Management Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the procurement, inventory management, warehousing, receiving, storage, and distribution of materials required to support business operations. This role ensures the timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, maintaining quality standards, and supporting operational efficiency. You will work at our location in Spokane, WA and report to our Plant Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management

  • Develop and implement inventory control strategies to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and conduct regular cycle counts and audits.
  • Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
  • Ensure material availability to support production, maintenance, or operational requirements.

• Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

  • Collaborate with procurement teams to forecast material demand and establish purchasing plans.
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Support contract negotiations and supplier management initiatives.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Warehouse Operations

  • Oversee receiving, storage, handling, and distribution of materials.
  • Ensure warehouse operations comply with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
  • Optimize warehouse layouts and material flow processes.
  • Implement best practices for material handling and inventory storage.

• Planning & Forecasting

  • Develop short- and long-term material requirements plans.
  • Collaborate with production, operations, and finance teams on demand forecasting.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory turns, stockouts, and service levels.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop materials management staff.
  • Establish performance goals and conduct employee evaluations.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and training programs.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development

• Strategic planning

• Inventory optimization

• Supply chain management

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Financial and cost analysis

• Communication and stakeholder management

• Project management

• Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

Combination of office, warehouse, and operational environments. May require occasional travel to supplier or company locations. Ability to walk warehouse floors and lift materials when necessary.

Sample Performance Metrics

• Inventory accuracy percentage

• Inventor turnover rate

• On-time material availability

• Stockout frequency

• Warehouse productivity

• Supplier delivery performance

• Cost savings and inventory reduction initiatives

• Safety and compliance metrics

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
  • 5–8+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
  • 2–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
  • We value APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
  • Leverage Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, or industrial environments.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $104,289K - $130,872K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: [click here]

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit [Advanced Materials].