Materials Manager

Description:

Type: Exempt, Full-Time | On-Site | 40 Hours/Week

Materials Manager Job Description:

BigBelly is looking for a Materials Manager who is responsible for all aspects of materials management, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics out of the Methuen/Lawrence manufacturing facility and the Lexington, Kentucky, Distribution Center. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize material flow to support production, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory systems, logistics coordination, and team supervision, along with a continuous improvement mindset.

Materials Manager Responsibilities:

• Evaluating suppliers based on delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality.
• Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products, and services.
• Attending conferences, trade shows, and meetings to network with suppliers and learn about new industry trends.
• Analyzing financial reports, price proposals, and other information used to determine reasonable pricing.
• Negotiating contracts for the organization and working out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
• Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action
• Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors are complying with terms and conditions.
• Maintaining and reviewing records of inventories, product performance, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.

Requirements:

Materials Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in inventory control, procurement, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. (NetSuite experience highly desirable).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Forklift operation experience and certification (preferred).
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and supply chain principles.
• Excellent time management and multitasking ability.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.