Materials Manager

The Materials Manager oversees all material management and inventory control aspects for two manufacturing facilities. This role involves managing material flow, planning inventory, controlling stock levels, and handling purchasing. The Materials Manager collaborates with vendors, suppliers, and customers to ensure accurate inventory counts and timely supplies to fulfill production needs. They serve as the primary point of contact for external customers regarding inventory and vendor-related issues. Additionally, this position works closely with the internal operations team to address customer requirements. The Materials Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and can be located in either Davenport or Waterloo, Iowa.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Establishes and implements inventory control policies and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.Documents, manages, and audits all Warehouse Management System (WMS) transactions. Maintains the accuracy of data in the WMS system.Coordinates and manages both domestic and foreign suppliers and customer delivery schedules. Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers. May support the company with supplier negotiations. Monitors vendor performance and adherence to contract requirements.Supports the resolution of contractual issues and maintains excellent customer relations.Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions for assigned business units.Manages physical inventories and coordinates with the customer to ensure completion as scheduled.Regularly audits physical inventory, completes reconciliation investigations, identifies root causes, and takes corrective actions on variances.Assesses current material availability; predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.Partners with internal and external customers, communicates, and provides daily inventory reports.Develops, executes, and manages a cycle count program.Manages material shortages to ensure that appropriate action is taken upon material arrival, including receipt hold tracking and resolution.Coordinates the removal or disposal of surplus materials.Documents and investigates any material issues and communicates accordingly.Responsible for warehouse ordering, including supplies ordering and vendor management.Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.Routinely demonstrates and creates a safe and positive work culture.Encourages and fosters positive relationships and communicates effectively with all coworkers, customers, and outside vendors.Supports the local team with compliance and enforcement of all standard safety practices.Supports the local team with maintaining an organized and clean work environment in compliance with 6S workplace organizational standards.Leads material and inventory control staff, as well as other staff, as needed.Oversees the daily workflow and department schedules.Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.Participate in all TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.Competencies Verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Understanding of business and management principles.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.To perform this job, the employee must frequently communicate verbally and actively listen. They often need to stand, walk long distances within the facility, kneel, and use their hands for various tasks, which can involve gripping, handling, or feeling objects, as well as reaching with their hands and arms. Occasionally, the associate may be required to lift items; however, any load exceeding 51 pounds will need assistance. Essential vision capabilities for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThis job is performed in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple workstations, heavy machinery, and frequent forklift traffic. The facility is subject to seasonal temperature changes. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes and any additional equipment specified by the companys safety guidelines. The work will be divided between office and manufacturing settings.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull-Time, Exempt or Non-Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.TravelThis role requires splitting time between two primary locations approximately two hours apart. Up to 50% of the travel commitment is expected to be travel between sites, including routine travel to ensure effective management and collaboration.Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent working experience3+ years of inventory control and/or production scheduling experienceExperience with warehouse management systems (WMS)Demonstrated management and leadership experienceKnowledge of OSHA standards and proven safety recordKnowledge of ISO quality systemsDemonstrated working knowledge of key internal systems, Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), and Demand Forecasting tools.Experience in a manufacturing environment involving tire and wheel operations is preferredWorking knowledge of any of the following tools is preferred: JDA, Great Plains, Stock IQ, JDSN, or LogiFlowOther DutiesPlease note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.TVS SCS NA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates or employees based on their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law in any employment practice. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, JMolyneaux@] to request a reasonable accommodation. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.TVS SCS NA complies with the CPRA: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE

Created: 2025-07-02