Material Manager

Rhino Assembly Corporation • Livonia, MI • 5h ago

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of materials management across the organization, including purchasing, master scheduling, inventory control, supplier management, and logistics coordination. This role ensures that materials, tools, and components are sourced efficiently, stocked appropriately, and delivered on time to support customer projects and internal production. The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-driven professional who can balance cost optimization with service excellence in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services based on MRP demand or project requirements

Issue and manage purchase orders; confirm pricing, terms, and delivery dates

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, cost savings, and continuity of supply

Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality issues

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times to optimize cost and reliability

Create and manage production and procurement plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints

Ability to build out master schedule for multiple complex product categories

Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., lead times, safety stock, order quantities)

Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability and workflow alignment

Monitor and report on material shortages, inventory turnover, and schedule adherence

Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting plans accordingly

Lead annual physical inventory and cycle counting processes

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes

Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions or delays in the supply chain

Develop and implement materials management strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve supply chain performance.

Manage purchasing activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation.

Collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations teams to forecast material needs for projects and customer orders.

Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials across multiple locations.

Establish and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, demand planning, and ERP system optimization.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement, logistics, and materials flow.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Prepare and analyze materials management metrics (inventory turns, supplier lead times, cost savings, etc.) for management review.

Lead, mentor, and develop team members in purchasing, warehouse, and inventory functions.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or work experience in related field / role

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing buying/planning role

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

5+ years of experience in materials, purchasing, or supply chain operations---preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical distribution environment.

Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).

Demonstrated experience in vendor management, cost control, and process improvement.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment with mult

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