Materials Lead
We are seeking a Materials Lead to join our client's team — a critical role for ensuring supply chain excellence, production plan compliance, and inventory optimization. This position requires strong analytical, planning, forecasting, and organizational skills, working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, master scheduling, and supply chain leadership to drive improvements and ensure seamless operations.
What You'll Do
- Manage daily, weekly, and monthly supply chain processes, meetings, and action plans.
- Champion systematic processes to align inventory levels with customer demand and capacity
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and obsolescence
- Analyze data (including SAP requirements planning) to create consolidated reports and recommend actions for optimal execution.
- Measure forecast accuracy and identify trends to improve planning effectiveness.
- Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and material shortages
- Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Director to support purchasing and stakeholder communication.
- Monitor and advise on supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain KPI metrics and presentations to track performance.
- Partner with the Master Scheduler to ensure proper inventory levels and drive reductions.
- Oversee buyer and planner KPI performance to deliver consistent results.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' supply chain experience
- Minimum of 3 years' supply chain experience in a manufacturing setting
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) and order generation logic.
- In-depth understanding of production planning, scheduling, purchasing, forecasting, and inventory control
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement teams
- Skilled in analyzing complex data and making actionable recommendations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results across teams.
- Positive, results-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.