Materials Manager
Job Description
- Lead and evaluate Shipping, Receiving, Material Handling, and Inventory teams
- Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and reporting
- Review planned orders, inventory levels, and demand forecasts to ensure material availability
- Generate material picking and production issue orders
- Support facility point-of-use (POU) inventory and customer service needs
- Serve as backup for indirect purchasing and shop floor material orders
- Oversee material issuance, job closing accuracy, and inventory adjustments
- Partner with Supply Chain to identify and resolve material shortages
- Maintain vendor and supplier relationships and ensure inventory compliance
- Conduct physical inventories and support supplier or customer POU discussions
Qualifications:
- Logistics or supply chain degree, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 5 years managing inventory and materials operations
- At least 3 years of experience leading and supervising employees
- Working knowledge of purchasing and indirect procurement processes
- Experience operating within ERP systems such as SAP
Meet Your Recruiter
Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter
Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.
As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.
One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.