Materials Manager

About the role

INX International is seeking a Material Manager to manage the flow of materials into and out of our plant(s) and associated warehouses. This role oversees purchasing practices, order management (including vendor consignments), and coordination with the shipping department to ensure accurate, on-time receipt and delivery of goods. The Material Manager owns all inventories and related practices, leads physical inventory (PI) initiatives, and drives awareness of key metrics to foster continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review SAP material master data for completeness and integrity to ensure adherence to INX policy and protocol
• Manage warehousing standards as established by INX, including external warehousing as required
• Ensure effective execution of material delivery and replenishment strategies to support the master schedule and inventory metric health
• Support Procurement, Planning, Production, R&D, Legal, HR, and Quality as needed
• Address all material, equipment, and process concerns in a timely manner
• Meet and exceed warehouse sanitation, 5S, and GMP requirements
• Lead and/or participate on continuous improvement teams
• Recommend improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving corporate and site-specific goals
• Manage work off and disposals with complete traceability
• Maintain steady communication with material vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate the flow of materials between sections, departments, or sites
• Verify or prepare records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders as required
• Own the site(s) MRP process, reporting, and inventory practices, including purchase order management, inventory levels, cycle counts, physical inventories, POV, SLOB, Non/Critical Availability, and overall health across the inventory portfolio
• Commit to participation in the TPM activities of the facility with a clear understanding of all KPI targets for their team, site, and department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar discipline or equivalent on-the-job work experience in materials management
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes
• Successful track record of utilizing problem-solving methods to continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Leadership training or work experience demonstrating leadership capability in cross-functional teams (a plus)
• Relevant certification in APICS, ISM, or equivalent (a plus)
• Previous experience in the ink industry (a plus)

Pay

This role offers a range of $71,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Pet insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave