Materials and Supply Chain Manager - Chicago - LHH

    LHH
    LHH Chicago

    1 day ago

    $55,000 - $105,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:

    • Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
    • Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
    • Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
    • Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
    • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
    • Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.

    Inventory & Materials Management:

    • Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
    • Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
    • Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
    • Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
    • Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.

    Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
    • Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
    • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.

    Team Leadership:

    • Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
    • Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
    • Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
    • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
    • Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
    • Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
    • Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
    • Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
    • Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
    • Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
    • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

    Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000

    Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

    If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today You don't want to miss out on this opportunity

    LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.

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    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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