Materials Manager

Your Job

As a Materials Manager, you will lead the purchasing, inventory control, and logistics functions that ensure efficient material flow across our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in maintaining optimal inventory levels, securing timely procurement, and supporting seamless production aligned with customer and business demands.

Our Team

You’ll be a key member of the operations and supply chain team, working closely with engineering, production, and quality to deliver high-performance electronic systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our team thrives on precision, strategic execution, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute material management strategies that align with production, inventory, and delivery goals
• Lead cross-functional coordination to optimize the end-to-end supply chain process
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness of materials
• Drive production purchasing and inventory control activities to meet customer and internal requirements
• Mentor and lead a team of buyers, inventory manager and material handlers to achieve performance targets and operational excellence
• Analyze material usage, forecast demand, and implement best practices to reduce shortages and excess inventory
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs to monitor and enhance material flow and supplier performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in materials management or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, procurement, and production planning processes
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and lead negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in defense and aerospace (e.g., ITAR, AS9100)
• Certification in supply chain or operations management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM)
• Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives