CareerPlan

Materials Manager

Blacksburg, VA, USFull-time$70k–$100k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead production control functions and manage materials flow for Central Plants in the Space & Defense sector.

Role type

Senior Materials Manager

Builds

Production order issuance, material movement, and inventory accuracy for defense and space programs.

Domain

Defense & Space Manufacturing

Required skills

Materials Management, Supply Chain, ERP systems, Production Control, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Coordination

Preferred skills

Manufacturing experience, Defense industry experience

Responsibilities

Lead production control functions for all Value Streams, Supervise ERP planners and materials analysts, Maintain oversight on timely issuance of production orders, Ensure accurate inventory transactions including cycle counting, Analyze system data to cancel or close production orders, Prioritize work to support monthly shipping plans, Drive a Continuous Improvement Culture for workflows, Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory levels, Investigate and resolve inventory inconsistencies, Assure data integrity in the materials system.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC