Materials Manager - San Antonio

Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.

Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose
We’re looking for a dynamic Materials Manager to join our team at JCB North America, where you’ll take the lead in managing our entire supply chain. From inbound and outbound logistics to internal material flows, your mission will be to ensure everything runs with precision and efficiency.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing our annual and monthly production plans, publishing inventory forecasts, and setting targets that align with both strategic goals and day-to-day operations. By deploying the right resources at the right time, you’ll help us deliver excellence across the board.
This role also involves close collaboration with third-party logistics providers, managing new product introductions, and owning the Materials Department’s annual budget. It’s a role of real impact, combining operational leadership with strategic thinking.

Position Type
Full time, Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
• Partnering with the sales team to align stocking plans with forecasted demand
• Creating and maintaining SOPs for production control processes
• Managing inventory forecasting in line with expected sales and new product targets
• Coordinating new product launches with production timelines to ensure smooth transitions
• Tracking material supply against launch plans and escalating issues proactively
• Developing KPIs that drive improvements in production efficiency and customer delivery
• Interpreting production data to support ‘make vs. buy’ decisions
• Planning production capacity and balancing workloads across teams
• Identifying bottlenecks and working with manufacturing engineering to resolve them
• Reporting on adherence to production sequences and operational performance
• Supporting operational activities linked to strategic growth initiatives

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management within a manufacturing setting.
• A strong background in supply chain management, production planning, or materials control.
• Experience with managing budgets, systems, and supplier relationships on a global scale
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control processes and best practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• negotiation and supplier management skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions
• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements
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