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The Materials Manager is a key member of a cross-functional product line team, responsible for end-to-end materials planning, procurement, and vendor management. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative leader who thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and is deeply involved in forecasting, raw material planning, and cross-departmental coordination with Sales, Quality, and Production.Key ResponsibilitiesLead procurement, vendor management, and raw material planning for a dedicated product line.Collaborate closely with Sales and Quality to align material availability with 6-9-month forecasts.Resolve vendor issues and maintain strong supplier relationships.Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and shipping/receiving coordination.Supervise a team including a dedicated buyer, shared planner, and expeditors.Support hiring, training, and performance management within the departmentDrive cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.QualificationsPreferred: 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or related manufacturing rolesExperience with ERP/MRP systemsStrong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skillsManufacturing experience required; aerospace industry experience is a plusMust be comfortable in a flat, fast-paced organization where team members wear multiple hatsSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSupply ChainIndustriesManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DSJ Global by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Materials Manager roles.Warehouse Manager - Growing Sealant OrganizationNorth Canton, OH $85,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week agoProcurement Category Manager Professional ServicesCleveland, OH $115,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week agoSourceBlue Supply Chain Enterprise Business Manager92Y Unit Supply Specialist - Warehouse ManagerPurchasing and Production Control ManagerCustomer Experience Manager, Supply Chain Operational ExcellenceProcurement Mgr I, High Value Categories (HVC)SourceBlue Supply Chain Project Manager - ClevelandIndependence, OH $110,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks agoProcurement Manager - Strategic Raw Materials (Beachwood, OH or Middelburg, NL)Senior Procurement Manager, Nuclear OperationsProcurement Manager-General ConstructionWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr