Materials Manager

ElectroCraft Ohio Inc•Green Township, OH

39m•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Manager role will oversee all aspects of materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics in our Gallipolis, Ohio facility. The ideal candidate will ensure that materials and components are sourced, received, stored, and delivered to production efficiently and cost-effectively while supporting quality and on-time delivery goals. Direct reports include Purchasing, Receiving, Production Scheduling, and Shipping. About Our Company ElectroCraft, Inc. provides application-engineered specialty fractional-horsepower motor and motion control products. Under the hood, Electrocraft motion systems power critical components of some of the world's most innovative products in medical equipment, robotics, industrial automation, agriculture, and lab equipment. Some of our innovative products include DC motors, gear motors, linear actuators, and motor drives. With facilities and customers around the globe, ElectroCraft provides advanced precision solutions with the highest reliability and lowest total cost of ownership, which is why it is trusted by both the largest brands and the newest cutting-edge companies.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in materials or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of experience managing teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong mathematical ability for inventory analysis, cost comparison, and planning.
Solid organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain precise records.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with MRP/ERP systems required; MS Dynamics AX preferred.
Communication: Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure timely delivery and use of materials.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with a wide range of coworkers and departments.
Empathy & Patience: Provide thoughtful, respectful support to users with varying technical skill levels.
Professionalism: Represent the management function with integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.
Conflict Resolution: Manage misunderstandings or miscommunications constructively.
Build trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments.
Values and supports diversity in the workplace.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Frequent walking and standing on the production floor.
Ability to work in climate controlled and non-controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) systems.
Lead production scheduling to support OTD and capacity utilization.
Monitor production schedules and escalate material availability issues.
Forecast material needs based on production schedules and customer demand.
Source and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies from approved vendors.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
Resolve supply issues and material shortages quickly and effectively.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
Implement inventory reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
Conduct annual Physical Inventory
Use ERP/MRP systems to track material movement and performance.
Report on KPIs such as inventory turnover, supplier performance, and cost savings.
Manage inventory levels, cycle counting, and data integrity across ERP systems.
Administer indirect and MRO purchasing in compliance with company policies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, standard work).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SIOP and forecasting processes.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.