Sr Materials Manager - Chattanooga
16 hours ago

Job description
Senior Materials ManagerLocation:
Chattanooga, TN
Compensation:
$125,000-$155,000 base salary
Summary
A leading heavy manufacturing company in Chattanooga is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to oversee materials planning, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and supplier management.
This role ensures material availability for production, drives cost savings, enhances supplier performance, and leads a high-performing materials and procurement team.
Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP and a strong background in strategic sourcing and inventory optimization are essential.Responsibilities
Lead materials management functions including planning, inventory, warehousing, and procurement.
Maintain accurate inventory levels and implement controls to minimize shortages, excess, and obsolescence.
Oversee purchasing activities including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that reduce cost and improve supply continuity.
Manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and material flow to production.
Utilize Oracle Fusion to manage materials, procurement, and inventory processes; drive system optimization.
Partner with production, supply chain, quality, finance, and engineering on materials-related initiatives.
Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and supplier reliability.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team spanning procurement, planning, and warehouse operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
7-10+ years of experience in materials management within heavy manufacturing, industrial, or automotive environments.
Demonstrated experience in procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and supplier management.
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP platforms.
Proven leadership and team management experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
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