Sr. Materials Manager
5 days ago
Georgetown
The Materials Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of materials planning, procurement, inventory control, warehouse operations, and fulfillment coordination across multiple channels—including Amazon FBA, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale distribution. This role plays a key part in scaling manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in production planning and execution, a systems-driven mindset, and the ability to lead high-performing teams through change and growth. Responsibilities The following responsibilities are representative of key areas required for success in this role: • Lead, manage, and develop a team of professionals responsible for production planning, scheduling, and raw material and finished goods availability within the supply chain., • Develop, communicate, and execute inventory and replenishment strategies to ensure product availability., • Proactively manage the Amazon FBA inventory lifecycle, including pre-positioning, replenishment scheduling, compliance with Amazon’s requirements, and performance metrics., • Drive scenario-based planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure resilience against supply chain disruptions., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to align inventory planning with promotional activity, product launches, and seasonal forecasts., • Provide leadership in the use and optimization of ERP (SAP S/4HANA), including the integration of tools such as Enterprise Warehouse Management and mobile shipping solutions., • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective action plans as needed., • Lead and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand and supply alignment and senior leadership visibility., • Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices., • Establish forecasting and demand consumption best practices, while joining the core team to drive implementation of tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud for scenario planning and performance analysis. Qualifications Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Administration preferred., • APICS (ASCM) CPIM or CSCP certification is strongly preferred., • 7+ years of experience in supply chain management roles with experience in a manufacturing environment., • Experience managing operations through AMZ Seller Central preferred., • Having led or been a Production Planner or Master Scheduler preferred., • Demonstrated success leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or S&OP processes at scale., • Experience with negotiation and oversight of supply agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level expectations. Key Success Factors • Strong working knowledge of ERP (SAP S/4HANA preferred), MRP, demand planning, and advanced supply chain planning systems., • Demonstrated experience applying data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud) to drive supply chain decisions., • Excellent decision-making capability with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through., • Effective communicator with the ability to clearly present recommendations, insights, and complex issues to cross-functional teams and senior leaders., • Proven leadership skills in both direct team management and cross-functional collaboration., • Strong change leadership skills with the ability to manage ambiguity, scale operations, and support digital transformation initiatives., • Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment., • Strong customer- and fulfillment-oriented mindset, with a commitment to accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational excellence. Everware offers comprehensive wages and benefits, including: · 401 (k) plan · Company 401 (k) Matching Contributions · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Paid training and development opportunities In addition, eligible employees are offered: · Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with an employer contribution of up to $650.00 · Generous Vacation Time & 10 Paid Holidays · Health Savings Account (HSA) · Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance · Voluntary Term Life · Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability · Hospital Indemnity