Materials Manager Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)
Job Type: On-site
Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000, DOE
Location: Milpitas, CA
Main FunctionsThe Materials Manager leads end-to-end materials management to include (procurement, inventory, logistics, and warehousing) for a ~150-employee manufacturing facility. The role ensures supply continuity to the Master Production Schedule, optimizes inventory, drives supplier performance, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to meet site OTIF, cost, and cash goals, cost, and on-time delivery.
The Materials Manager is responsible for materials/purchasing, warehouse/shipping & receiving (15-25 FTEs depending on footprint). Strategic ownership of material readiness, inventory control, and ERP/MRP data integrity. Accountable for inventory turns, days of supply, excess & obsolete (E&O), and supplier OTD/quality. Drive cost-down (PPV), key contributor to working capital, and customer OTD targets.
Typical Duties- Lead, manage and supervise the Production Control, Procurement and Warehouse/Shipping functions and personnel and coordinate with senior management of other functions in the design, development, implementation, and day to day support of the execution of world class materials policies, processes and systems.
- Receive input from Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Engineering and create a plan to ensure the company meets customer demand while minimizing on-hand inventory
- Ensure there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand
- Establish and manage performance metrics and dashboards. Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets.
- Develop and implement an effective supply chain strategy in support of company business objectives including leveraging all direct material purchases, generating year over year material cost improvements and developing a "Total Landed Cost" tool.
- Refine the Supplier Performance Management system and work closely with key suppliers to achieve superior levels of performance in quality, delivery, cost management and service across multiple product lines.
- Lead, on a weekly basis, production schedule meetings with the manufacturing, customer service, engineering, procurement, production control, program management and quality personnel.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager/Supervisor
Required Skills- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership/management and business acumen skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results and respond to change.
- Fluent in ERP software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems, MS Office.
- Demonstrated track record of developing & executing sourcing strategies with documented sustained ROI improvements.
- Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated applied techniques.
- Able to compute, analyze, compile, compare and coordinate data and processes.
- APICS CPIM certification completed or in process
Preferred Skills- APICS Certification
- Fluent with M2M MRP/ERP system
- Knowledge of military and commercial specifications and standards
- Lean manufacturing /six sigma training and experience preferred.
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) in related field or ten (10) or more years of working experience in procurement, production control, and supplier management
Experience Requirements7 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in procurement, production control, and supplier management. 5 years minimum of Supervision
Valid driver's license and insurance
Acceptable driving record
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.
