Materials Manager

Manage network-level material and contract volumes to ensure manufacturing availability while optimizing working capital.

Responsibilities

• Build, analyze, and distribute raw and packaging material forecasts for capacity planning.
• Develop long-range replenishment strategies to balance supply availability with inventory investment.
• Execute new product innovations and productivity projects by managing network transition plans.
• Drive inventory reduction through SAP MRP parameter optimization and lean principles.
• Lead financial forecasting and mitigate supply chain losses through transfers, liquidations, and supplier buybacks.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of applicable experience in supply chain or materials management.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP/APS software.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MRP and supply chain cycle management.
• Strong analytical skills for managing projected volumes, capacity, and supplier performance.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills under tight timelines and exception-based management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Working knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, O9, or OMP.
• Project Management experience.