Materials Manager in Chattanooga

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Job Description

Role: Materials Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, TN

About the Position

This role is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of inventory and materials operations at a primary manufacturing site in North America. The Materials Manager works closely with internal operations teams and requires strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. This position ensures all departments have timely access to materials required to execute the master production schedule while driving supply chain excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute supply chain operational excellence aligned with long-term strategic goals
• Support procurement cost-savings initiatives through negotiations and sourcing alignment
• Achieve inventory targets, optimize inventory turns, and minimize stockouts
• Manage best-in-class inventory control and cycle count programs with 99%+ accuracy
• Ensure high aftermarket performance with 95% Fill Rate and 99% On-Time Delivery
• Align materials strategy with overall business growth objectives
• Improve material movement processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency
• Implement and standardize best-practice materials management processes
• Oversee material control, storage, transportation, and delivery of all materials
• Track and report key performance metrics
• Lead and support the team to ensure timely order placement and expediting when required
• Communicate shortages, risks, and process improvements to leadership
• Collaborate closely with operational leads and material planning teams to support the master schedule

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field); Master’s
• ASCM / APICS / ISM certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CLTD)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Materials or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in large, global, or process-driven organizations
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment
• Manufacturing operations experience
• Oracle ERP experience

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