Materials Manager

The Materials Manager leads the procurement, planning, inventory and scheduling functions to ensure the consistent and cost-effective flow of materials required to meet production demand for generator enclosure packages. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, developing supplier relationships, overseeing material planning and driving cross-functional alignment between operations, purchasing and scheduling. The Materials Manager plays a critical role in minimizing material shortages, optimizing inventory levels and supporting on time delivery performance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all procurement activities including sourcing, negotiations, PO placement and delivery follow up.
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards to track on time delivery, quality, responsiveness and cost.
• Implement cost savings initiatives without compromising quality or lead time. 
• Ensure long lead and high-risk items are proactively sourced and monitored.
• Maintain accurate inventory level through strong cycle count program and system discipline.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory variances and material discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling and handling practices are followed throughout the plant.
• Support production with timely availability of kits, components and raw materials.
• Oversee the creation and execution of the master production schedule.
• Align material availability with capacity planning and demand forecasts.
• Manage changes in demand, lead times and supply disruptions by adjusting schedules and material flow.
• Facilitate daily and weekly production meetings to ensure alignment across teams.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of ERP transactions for purchasing, inventory, receiving and work orders. 
• Work with IT/ERP team to maintain clean master data (lead times, BOMs, routing, min/max levels).
• Develop and publish key reports and dashboard to track supply chain performance. 
• Lead and mentor a team including buyers, schedulers, inventory control and warehouse personnel.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce shortages, expedite costs and inventory excess.
• Support safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations for product launches and changes.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in materials or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing teams in purchasing, inventory or scheduling functions.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
• Strong understanding of safety and health laws, regulations, and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, or balance.
• Exposure to warehouse and outdoor loading dock environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through production facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Tomball Controls is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tomball Controls is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.