Materials Manager
Core
Oversees inventory control, planning, procurement, and supply chain activities to ensure steady material flow for manufacturing production.
Role type
Senior Materials Manager
Builds
Material flow and inventory strategies for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (inventory systems & material flow)
Required skills
Inventory control, supply chain management, procurement governance, cross-functional leadership, ERP/MRP/MPS systems, demand forecasting, financial trade-off evaluation
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma certification, operational improvement, complex problem solving, stakeholder influence
Technologies
ERP, MRP, MPS, Microsoft 365
Responsibilities
Lead shipping, receiving, planning, procurement, and inventory control; establish material management strategies; manage vendor relationships; oversee inventory performance metrics; drive demand forecasting; coach and develop a high-performing team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
