- Location
- Wilmington, MA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
Description
Job Title: Materials Manager
Location: Wilmington, MA (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 06 Month
(Extendable)
Job
Summary
We are
seeking an experienced Materials Manager to oversee shipping, receiving,
inventory, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing/R&D
environment. The ideal candidate can build practical processes, manage
high-mix/low-volume inventory, and create structure in a rapidly changing
environment.
Key
Responsibilities
Manage
inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and material movement.
Maintain
accurate inventory records, locations, cycle counts, and traceability.
Develop
inventory tracking systems using spreadsheets, barcode tools, WMS, or similar
solutions.
Organize warehouse
layout, storage, kitting, and staging for production.
Lead a
small team of warehouse/material handling personnel.
Coordinate
with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure material
availability.
Develop
SOPs, labeling, barcoding, and warehouse operating standards.
Identify
inventory discrepancies, aging/obsolete materials, and process improvement
opportunities.
Support
future ERP/WMS implementation through clean data and disciplined processes.
Maintain
safe, organized warehouse operations using 5S and lean principles.
Requirements
5+ years
of warehouse/materials/inventory management experience in manufacturing.
Experience
with high-mix, low-volume environments and large numbers of SKUs.
Experience
building or improving warehouse processes.
Prior team
leadership experience.
Strong
organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency
with spreadsheets, inventory systems, barcode tools, or WMS.
Comfortable
working in environments without a mature ERP system.
Experience
in prototyping or R&D operations.
Database/data
management experience.
Preferred
Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
7+ years
of relevant experience.
Experience
with ERP/WMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Experience
with BOMs, engineering changes, ESD-sensitive components, or hazardous
materials.
APICS
CPIM/CSCP or similar certification.
Experience launching warehouse operations or working in a greenfield facility.
Harvey Nash