Senior Materials Manager

About the role

The Senior Materials Manager owns the supply chain that supports GEOTEK's engineered fiberglass composite products, particularly PUPI® crossarms, which are the market leader. This role is part of a senior leadership team with significant scope, including strategic procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, and a team of buyers and warehouse personnel.

Responsibilities

• Owns materials from forecast to warehouse floor, tying MRP strategy to production schedules and managing supplier relationships for resins, glass fibers, hardware, and coatings (domestic and international).
• Manages lot traceability and shelf-life compliance, plans freight and logistics, and continuously improves supply chain processes.
• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Develops and scales the team ahead of business growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years in materials management, supply chain, or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience.
• Direct international sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Comfort managing temperature-sensitive, lot-controlled, or technically specified materials.
• Leadership experience, managing a team and building one.
• Composites experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in materials management or supply chain leadership within composites or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Extensive experience leading a team of direct reports with a history of developing the team and delivering consistent successful results.
• Strong knowledge in ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and supplier performance management.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR) required.

Skills

• Deep understanding of composite raw materials, shelf-life management, and environmental storage controls.
• Proven ability to optimize inventory turns without impacting production continuity.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits.
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• 401k with 4% company match.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Profit Sharing.
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more).

Pay

$112,000 - $155,000 annually. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.