Materials Manager

Logistics:

• On-site in Sheboygan, WI
• Perm

Position Overview

The Materials & Inventory Manager leads inventory control and materials operations across the facility. This leader will strengthen warehouse management practices, improve SAP WM execution, build inventory accuracy, and develop a team responsible for inventory analysis, cycle counting, material coordination, and related functions. The role is ideal for a hands-on change leader who can stabilize a fast-moving operation while building sustainable processes for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, coach, and develop Inventory Analysts, Cycle Counters, Business Analysts, Material Coordinators, and related materials team members.
• Maintain storage-location integrity and verify accurate put-away locations, transfers, and inventory movements.
• Own dock-to-stock service levels and ensure timely put-away, replenishment, and staging.
• Own warehouse-management min/max levels, material consumption, and backflush processes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through structured root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Oversee NCRs, return-to-vendor transactions, blocked stock, and other inventory exceptions.
• Redevelop the cycle count program in alignment with Finance requirements, improve SAP execution, and reduce reliance on annual physical inventories.
• Own material master-data accuracy and use SAP/ERP data to improve visibility, control, and operational performance.
• Train current material coordinators on updated practices that align with the ERP environment.
• Partner with the Material Flow Manager and cross-functional leaders to establish shared accountability for materials across the operation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, safety standards, PPE expectations, and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant materials, inventory, or warehouse experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, inventory, or material coordination.
• 3-5 years of people-management experience, including coaching and developing teams.
• At least 3 years of strong, hands-on SAP WM experience required.
• Demonstrated experience repairing inventory-control or warehouse-management processes in a high-change or firefighting environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience analyzing inventory discrepancies and operational data.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and use PPE as required.

Compensation:

$89,800-$114,100 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.