Sr Materials Mgmt Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Materials Strategy
• Own the full materials lifecycle including planning, inventory management, warehousing, and material flow to operations
• Align materials strategy with business objectives such as on-time delivery, turnaround time, cost efficiency, and quality
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to drive execution
• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital efficiency
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes in a variable-demand environment
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as inventory turns, material availability, shortages, and excess/obsolete inventory
• Optimize Warehouse & Logistics Operations
• Lead warehouse, receiving, storage, and internal distribution operations
• Improve material flow, layout, and processes to increase productivity and accuracy
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment
• Strengthen Supplier & Supply Chain Performance
• Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to improve supplier reliability, lead times, and cost outcomes
• Develop strategies to mitigate supply risk and maintain continuity of operations
• Support supplier performance management and long-term partnerships
• Champion Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Drive effective use of ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks across the material flow value stream
• Mitigate Risk & Ensure Operational Continuity
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
• Develop contingency strategies to address material shortages and disruptions
• Ensure resilience in a dynamic and fast-changing supply environment
• Build & Develop High-Performing Teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of materials, planning, and warehouse professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Build leadership capability and succession pipelines within the function
• Ensure Quality & Compliance
• Maintain strong alignment with quality and regulatory requirements
• Partner with quality teams to support audits, traceability, and process compliance
• Promote disciplined, standardized processes across all materials activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, logistics, or operations leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through change

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.