Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Assembly

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Romeoville, IL - Distribution Center

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our supply chain operations in flow control, Valves Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement, inventory control, logistics, and vendor relationships to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality throughout the supply chain. The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in meeting customer demands while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine optimal inventory investment, establish desired inventory levels, and ensure compliance.
• Implement and manage the manufacturing database, including Bill of Materials, Routings, Forecasts, Item Costs, and MRP parameters.
• Monitor order statuses, report progress to management, and take necessary actions to keep orders on schedule.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while benchmarking and improving Supply Chain Management processes.
• Collaborate with the Global Sourcing team on Make-to-Order (MCTO) initiatives.
• Manage purchase order issuance, invoicing, and budget adherence reporting.
• Oversee the annual physical inventory process or manage ongoing cycle counting as directed.
• Coordinate with the Central Planning team to meet service level and working capital targets.
• Utilize sales, forecast, and order data to drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all supply chain functions.
• Manage planning processes, including Manufacturing Order (MO) releases, order fulfillment, and project planning with Inside/Outside Sales Teams.
• Adjust and update forecasts in BY, working with the corporate planning team as needed.
• Optimize vendor scheduling and production coordination (e.g., Evermark and TA).
• Prepare and report monthly inventory forecasts to leadership.
• Oversee logistics, including container coordination and timely delivery.
• Purchase all non-inventory items, Capital Expenditure Requests (CER), and other essential supplies.
• Conduct data analysis to enhance forecasting accuracy, presenting insights to management and the Planning team monthly.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain and materials management within manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Skilled in leading and participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including TPS or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically M3, for inventory control, scheduling, and forecasting; experience with Logility supply chain software is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to balance customer requirements with operational efficiency.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in planning and achieving both short-term and long-term business goals.
• Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in valves a plus.