As our Materials Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
Your impact? Shorter lead times, stronger on-time delivery, higher inventory accuracy, and healthier inventory turns that reduce working capital—directly supporting our customers and plant performance. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Sales/Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Partners and take ownership of inventory strategy, ERP/WMS data integrity, and team leadership, helping us operate more efficiently and sustainably at our Louisville, KY site.
Own the inventory strategy (MRP parameters, safety stock, ABC/Pareto, phase-in/out) to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
Manage ERP/WMS performance (Axapta/Dynamics AX or SAP): ensure data integrity, execute cycle counts/audits, and publish clear KPIs and risk reports.
Develop suppliers and inbound logistics: selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, and carrier choices that improve delivery, cost, and reliability.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean methods (Kanban, Pull, kitting) and problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys), replacing manual processes with planning automation. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Business; 5+ years in materials/supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP and WMS (Axapta/Dynamics AX or SAP), strong MRP planning and inventory control, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, functions).
Applied Lean practices (Kanban, Pull, kitting) and segmentation/analytics (ABC, Pareto), with structured problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
Demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional communication with Production, Procurement, Sales/Planning, Logistics, and suppliers; able to work on-site in Louisville, KY.
A continuous-improvement mindset with ownership for results and data-driven decisions. What You'll Get from Us
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hour
Pension plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.