Materials Manager at BIGBELLY SOLAR, LLC
BIGBELLY SOLAR, LLC · Lawrence, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Lawrence
Description
Type: Exempt, Full-Time | On-Site | 40 Hours/Week
Materials Manager Job Description:
BigBelly is looking for a Materials Manager who is responsible for all aspects of materials management, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics out of the Methuen/Lawrence manufacturing facility and the Lexington, Kentucky, Distribution Center. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize material flow to support production, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory systems, logistics coordination, and team supervision, along with a continuous improvement mindset.
Materials Manager Responsibilities:
- Evaluating suppliers based on delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality.
- Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products, and services.
- Attending conferences, trade shows, and meetings to network with suppliers and learn about new industry trends.
- Analyzing financial reports, price proposals, and other information used to determine reasonable pricing.
- Negotiating contracts for the organization and working out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
- Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action
- Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors are complying with terms and conditions.
- Maintaining and reviewing records of inventories, product performance, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.
Requirements
Materials Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
- 5-7 years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in inventory control, procurement, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. (NetSuite experience highly desirable).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Forklift operation experience and certification (preferred).
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and supply chain principles.
- Excellent time management and multitasking ability.
- Knowledge of supply chain principles, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.