Materials Manager in Sidney

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Materials ManagerLocation: Sidney, NE
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Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.Target Salary: $75,000-85,000Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% annual bonus
Hours: Mon-Fri, 5am-5pm and Saturdays, 5am-1pm
Job Summary: Manage inventory accuracy and cycle counts while ensuring supplier and customer compliance with contract and material requirements.
Job Duties:

• Plan and order materials to support production across assigned locations and inventory cribs
• Review inventory levels and planned demand to create purchase orders as needed
• Communicate regularly with customers to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Oversee the inventory cycle count program, including coordinating monthly counts and reviewing results
• Analyze inventory and demand reports to support 12-month production forecasts and ensure system accuracy
• Partner with Engineering on packaging improvements, drawings, and other project initiatives
• Provide backup support for indirect purchasing, including shop floor supply orders.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate team members
• Assist with and participate in physical inventory activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field ; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Two or more years of inventory control, inventory management, or related experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with forecasting, inventory planning, and budgeting
• Manufacturing experience required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.