Job Description
We have a current opportunity for a Materials Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Fort Mill, SC, with a leading renewables manufacturing company.
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Salary: $103,000–$135,000 annually + up to 15% bonus
Candidates must have working rights in the US.
Position Summary
The Materials Manager leads inventory strategy and materials flow for a high-volume manufacturing site, driving SIOP alignment, supplier performance, and cross-functional coordination. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director, this role supports operational efficiency, cost control, and sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Strategy & Management
- Maintain 98%+ service levels while minimizing carrying costs using advanced forecasting and inventory techniques (e.g., ABC analysis, AI tools).
- Manage end-to-end inventory across sites, implementing FIFO, Kanban, VMI, and obsolescence controls.
- Ensure ERP system accuracy for real-time inventory visibility.
SIOP & Demand Planning
- Translate forecasts into inventory plans, prioritize fulfillment by strategic importance.
- Lead daily/weekly SIOP execution and support long-range (18–60 month) planning.
- Align with Sales, Production, and Logistics on capacity and constraints.
Supplier & Risk Management
- Negotiate global supplier terms with a focus on flexibility, lead times, and sustainability.
- Mitigate risk through alternate sourcing, supplier audits, and customs optimization.
Materials Flow & Warehouse Optimization
- Implement Lean/PFEP principles to streamline handling and improve space utilization.
- Drive automation projects (e.g., RFID, AS/RS) and storage cost efficiency.
- Optimize SKU layout and enable JIT where applicable.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure >98% inventory accuracy via audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Lead waste-reduction and carbon footprint tracking initiatives.
Leadership & Culture
- Mentor planning staff and foster a data-driven, results-oriented culture.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to align inventory strategies with business goals.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 7–10 years in materials/inventory management (5+ in electronics, automotive, or semiconductor)
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
- Strong ERP (SAP/Oracle), forecasting (Kinaxis, Blue Yonder), and data tools (Power BI/Tableau)
Preferred
- MBA or Master's in Supply Chain
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt+
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, IPC-610)
- Experience with BOM management, component obsolescence, and complex supply chains
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- HSA & supplemental insurance options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance & Recognition Programs
- Solar Panel Purchase Program
Our role in supporting
diversity and
inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
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