Company
Qualdoc Staffing
SupplyChain&MaterialsOperationsManager
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“Supply Chain & Materials Operations Manager. Skills: Supply Chain Leadership, Inventory Optimization, ERP/MRP Systems Expertise, Supplier Development. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyer. Establish performance goals, conduct evaluations, and support employee”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve inventory performance; Maintain material availability; Reduce excess inventory; Reduce lead-time; Improve process efficiency; Supplier on-time delivery; Shortage prevention; Production continuity; Reduce excess and obsolete inventory; Improve supplier quality
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Shortage resolution
Up to 20% travel, Occasional availability outside standard business hours, Ability to walk manufacturing facilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, Minimum 3 years of leadership experience supervising buyers, planners, or similar supply chain professionals, Experience managing procurement, inventory planning, and supplier relationships in industrial manufacturing, knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, IFS, or similar platforms, Demonstrated success improving inventory performance while maintaining material availability, Experience developing supplier performance programs and managing corrective action initiatives, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities
Nice to Have
APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, C. P. M. , or related certifications, Experience supporting electrical, electromechanical, or industrial equipment manufacturing, Knowledge of supplier qualification processes and industry compliance standards, Experience with commodity management, sourcing strategies, and inventory optimization programs, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, Experience managing domestic and international suppliers
What You'll Do.
and develop a team of Buyer
Establish performance goals
Balance workloads across projects
and production demands
Promote ERP/MRP discipline and data accuracy
Support succession planning
and professional development initiatives
Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and
Participate in project planning activities to identify long-lead
Lead shortage resolution efforts and coordinate cross-functional responses
Monitor project demand and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly
Support engineered-to-order and configure-to-order manufacturing environments
Provide lead-time guidance and material availability insights during
Participate in forecasting and SIOP discussions
Maintain visibility into future demand and proactively position
Assist with customer stocking programs
Identify critical materials and develop strategies to mitigate
Support sourcing initiatives involving long-lead
Evaluate supplier capabilities
and inventory investment
Contribute to make-versus-buy analyses and long-term sourcing decisions
Monitor commodity trends
Oversee inventory management processes
including inventory turns
Develop and maintain inventory policies
Lead physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts
Balance inventory investment with operational requirements and production
Monitor supplier delivery
and overall performance
Conduct supplier business reviews and establish improvement plans
Support supplier qualification
Assist with pricing agreements
Maintain planning data integrity
including item master records
Ensure procurement and planning activities are executed through
Analyze planning outputs and resolve root causes of
Partner with internal stakeholders to improve system functionality
Develop and present supply chain performance metrics and
material availability
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization
Promote lean principles throughout warehouse
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional responses; Project planning activities; Sales and demand planning; Production alignment; Internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive-Level Reporting
Process & Methodology
Project planning
Full Job Description
## Description Materials Manager Location: Marietta, OH Duration: Full time, Direct Hire Salary: Starting at $95,000 annually, with potential for a higher salary based on experience. Travel Required: Up to 20% (supplier visits, strategic sourcing reviews, supply chain conferences) Position Summary The Materials Manager is the on-site supply chain leader for the power distribution assembly operation, responsible for ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time to support every active project — from configure-to-order quick-ship programs through complex, long-horizon engineered-to-order builds. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct supervisory responsibility for the Buyer Planner team and a mandate to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of supply chain management simultaneously. At the tactical level, the Materials Manager owns the day-to-day performance of material availability, inventory health, and supplier delivery compliance across the facility. At the strategic level, the Materials Manager partners with the Director of Supply Chain to position strategic materials, develop supply chain resilience for critical commodities, and drive inventory investment decisions that balance working capital efficiency against production continuity. The Materials Manager is the critical integration point between supply chain and operations — working daily with Project Managers to align material plans to project schedules, engaging Sales early on new opportunities to provide realistic lead time input and collaborating with Production to ensure the shop floor never stops for a preventable material shortage. This role requires both the technical depth to understand MRP/ERP-driven planning and the leadership credibility to hold a team and a supplier base accountable to high performance standards. ## Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyer Planners. Establish performance goals, conduct eval
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