Materials Manager

Job Title: Materials Manager

Location: Mobile, AL area

Job Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, production scheduling, inventory, and warehousing of materials. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in supply chain management and the ability to lead and guide a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchasing, production scheduling, inventory, and warehousing of materials.
• Monitor plant inventories and purchasing activities, closely partnering with operations to avoid production delays.
• Provide direction and guidance to the purchasing team and warehouse staff.
• Interview vendors and visit supplier distribution centers and plants to evaluate prices, products, and services.
• Negotiate contracts for the site and work out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
• Perform analysis of price proposals and other information to determine reasonable pricing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as supply chain, preferred.
• May consider applicants without a degree if experience demonstrates progressive growth in complexity and accountability.
• 6 years of experience as a materials professional in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Experience with an MRP system, JDE, strongly preferred.
• CPIM certification is a plus.