Manager, Materials

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations within an industrial ink manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• Proven experience in materials management within a chemical, coatings, inks, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle EBS) with hands-on MRP and inventory management experience.
• Expertise in sourcing chemical raw materials and managing supplier relationships in a regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of batch manufacturing, material shelf-life, lot traceability, and hazardous material handling.
• Experience with regulatory compliance related to chemical manufacturing (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, particularly in managing supply risk and cost control.
• Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with production, R&D, quality, and EHS teams.
• Effective communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Business, or a related field; APICS/CPIM or CPSM certification preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance