Materials Manager
Core
Oversee end-to-end warehousing operations, ensuring materials availability, inventory governance, and execution of warehouse processes to support business and operational objectives.
Role type
Senior Materials Manager / Warehouse Operations Leader
Builds
Warehouse operations and material flow for business and operational objectives
Domain
Industrial supply chain / Oil & Gas equipment support
Required skills
Warehouse operations leadership, Inventory control, Team leadership (large/unionized), Continuous improvement, KPI analysis, Third-party vendor management, Cost control, Compliance management
Preferred skills
Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) operations, Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) operations, Supply chain degree, Unionized workforce experience
Technologies
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Responsibilities
Lead warehouse operations, personnel, and resources to support business requirements; Develop and implement warehouse strategies that optimize material flow, storage utilization, and service delivery; Manage inventory performance, including stock value, days sales of inventory on hand (DSOH), cycle counting, and slow-moving materials; Direct and support warehouse supervisors, fostering accountability, workforce engagement, and capability development; Maintain compliance with company policies, inventory controls, and warehouse management system requirements; Evaluate operational performance through KPIs and reporting tools, driving actions to improve productivity and cost efficiency; Oversee third-party warehousing relationships and monitor service performance against expectations where applicable; Resolve operational issues and support sustainable process improvements using established continuous improvement methodologies.