Materials Manager Job at IFABCORP, Gastonia, NC

aG9ZeTZuV0hMWGw1ZGpuOENTQVJQVnFBL2c9PQ==
  • IFABCORP
  • Gastonia, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Materials Manager will be responsible for the planning, procurement, and control of all materials used in production, ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely material availability. This role is critical to maintaining efficient manufacturing operations, minimizing material shortages or overages, and leading a team that supports IFABCorp’s transformation toward lean and scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective inventory control strategies using lean principles. Ensure accurate stock levels to support production needs while reducing excess and obsolete materials.
  • Procurement Leadership

Manage the procurement of raw materials and components, negotiating with suppliers to ensure cost-effective and timely purchasing aligned with quality and specification requirements.

  • Supplier Management & Performance

Establish supplier KPIs, build strong vendor relationships, and collaborate to resolve delivery or quality issues proactively.

  • Production Planning Integration

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align material availability with build schedules and customer delivery timelines.

  • Inventory Systems Management

Lead the effective use of ERP systems to track materials transactions, conduct cycle counts, and ensure inventory accuracy.

  • Team Leadership

Supervise and coach the materials and inventory team. Set clear goals, provide training, and promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Forecasting & Data Analysis

Use historical data, demand trends, and capacity planning to forecast material needs and support strategic purchasing decisions.

  • Reporting

Prepare and present reports on inventory performance, material costs, supply risks, and process KPIs to senior leadership.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Klasik Fit

Yoga Instructor - Nashville Job at Klasik Fit

 ...Hey there ! Klasik Fit is on the lookout for energetic, bubbly, and excited Yoga Instructors. Our team teaches 7am daily yoga at Gaylord in Nashville, including private functions. This person will be added to 1-2 days per week with substitute opportunities to start.... 

SUNY Ulster

Professional Writing Tutor Job at SUNY Ulster

 ...York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Professional Writing Tutor in our Literacy Lab. SUNY Ulster is seeking a part-time tutor to work one-on-one with students in the Literacy Lab to bridge... 

General Atomics

Technical Illustrator Job at General Atomics

 ...drawings, files and animation from rough sketches, models, written or verbal direction, photographs and/or engineering drawings; illustrates and/or animates tools, products, machines, parts, procedures, buildings, and figure; may illustrate and/or animate full system models...