Materials Manager

Are you a dynamic Materials Manager looking for a new opportunity? Responsible for all materials management functions related to procurement, control, planning/scheduling, flow, inventory management system, inventory control, and distribution to meet customer and company continuous improvement objectives. Responsible for developing and executing layered scheduling from finished good level through finishing, assembly, kitting, and component level. Responsibilities: Leads planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions to support corporate objectives. Directs, plans, and coordinates all functions of the annual physical inventory in cooperation with the plant controller and plant staff. Continuously develops and leads the materials team in the use and execution of scheduling and inventory management systems. Leads the cycle count program to identify the effectiveness of inventory management systems and the need for the development of deficient systems. Coordinates customer order trends in line with the sales forecast and production plan, communicates deviations in Sales and Operations Planning, and cooperatively develops strategies to realign. Driver to achieve 85+% Schedule Conformance and 95+% Available to Lead Time Date performance metrics. Provides guidance, focus, and direction to the plant manager to align short- and long-term production resources and capacities with customer demand, and to control inventory and production assets. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, SCM, or an engineering discipline. A proven change agent with superior people and project management skills. Minimum (5) years' experience in integrated materials management functions (purchasing, scheduling, inventory control) in a multi-step manufacturing environment that has embraced Lean Manufacturing practices. In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems - preferred experience with MAPICS and MRP. APICS certification preferred. Demonstrated successful purchasing experience (Supplier development, negotiation, quality improvement) Demonstrated SCM experience as a scheduler working in S&OP and Materials management Experience working in Dynamics (D365) Direct hire with benefitsSalary $100k+Elkhart, IN Headquartered in North Central Indiana and founded in 2009, TalentSource is a sole-source recruiting firm offering an excellent team of subject matter experts in talent acquisition! We recruit generalists and provide professional job placement in various disciplines and industries, including temporary and permanent placement, payroll, and specialty staffing solutions, to top-notch clients! TalentSource is committed to establishing long-term relationships with its clients and candidates. They achieve their mission of providing superior customer service through customized talent solutions that emphasize quality and continuous improvement. To learn more about TalentSource, please visit us at TalentSource is an Equal Opportunity Recruiting Firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-04