Materials & Purchasing Manager — Aerospace Manufacturing

Great Bay Staffing Group•Keene, NH

4d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

A global industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Materials & Purchasing Manager to lead supply chain and production planning operations at a specialized aerospace manufacturing facility in Keene, NH. This is a high-visibility plant leadership role driving materials strategy, inventory performance, and on-time delivery for a complex, precision manufacturing environment. The facility is undergoing a $25M capital investment and expanding its workforce — making this an exceptional time to step in and shape operations at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
Proven leadership experience managing materials, planning, or supply chain functions in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with production planning, capacity modeling, and master scheduling in complex operations
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems — SAP strongly preferred
Solid understanding of inventory control, logistics coordination, and supplier management
Experience applying Lean manufacturing or Lean supply chain principles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert operational data into clear, actionable decisions
Effective communicator and collaborator across operations, finance, sales, and supply chain

Nice To Haves

APICS certification and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Materials Management teams spanning Production Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, and Inventory Control
Drive the SIOP process, translating market demand into achievable production schedules and capacity plans
Build and execute plant-level material planning strategies covering procurement, inventory management, material flow, outsourced processing, packaging, and customer shipments
Monitor schedule attainment and plant capacity, keeping operations balanced and identifying future resource needs
Lead initiatives to improve on-time delivery, reduce past-due orders, and strengthen supply chain execution
Design and implement inventory strategies that optimize service levels while reducing working capital and excess stock
Champion Lean supply chain initiatives, eliminating waste and improving material flow throughout the operation
Develop supplier strategies that ensure consistent quality, reliable delivery, and stable material supply
Translate customer demand into executable master production schedules within operational capacity constraints
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations, and Finance to align commitments and resolve supply chain issues
Support the Plant Manager in identifying throughput improvements and cost reduction opportunities; serve as occasional Plant Manager backup