Materials Manager jobs in Greenville, SC

ABOUT ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

At Engineered Products, our mission is to maximize space efficiency and redefine material handling and storage solutions. With over 50 years of industry experience, we have earned the trust of businesses worldwide by delivering customized storage solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our innovative approach not only streamlines space utilization and reduces costs for our clients, but also offers dynamic career opportunities across all departments. We foster a culture of innovation and empowerment, where every team member contributes to our success by embodying our core values: building strong internal relationships, approaching challenges with optimism and a proactive mindset, and embracing continuous learning and collaboration. If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the material handling industry, apply now and become part of our exciting journey!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Materials Manager to join our team in Greenville, SC. This role will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout operations. The Materials Manager will oversee the entire material flow cycle, ensuring that the company's needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively. This candidate will work closely with other managers, determine supply requirements, source materials, manage inventory levels, and coordinate warehousing and distribution activities. A high expertise in inventory management and supply chain logistics will be essential in maintaining optimal operational efficiency and customer. At Engineered Products, safety is paramount, so this role demands a keen adherence to safety regulations and guidelines while maintaining product quality.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other departments to determine material requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Research vendors, negotiate contracts, and place orders for required materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory levels are sufficient to meet production and client demand.
• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions, ensuring timely delivery of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identify opportunities to optimize transportation costs and streamline logistics processes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiating, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and software for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Sound decision-making abilities with a strategic mindset to anticipate and address supply chain challenges.
• Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve operational efficiency.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role within materials management or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and regulations related to materials management and procurement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. To ensure product quality, this candidate may need to visit the production floor which contains moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiating, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and software for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Sound decision-making abilities with a strategic mindset to anticipate and address supply chain challenges.
• Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve operational efficiency.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role within materials management or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and regulations related to materials management and procurement.