Job Title: Materials Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Downtown)
Salary: $90,000- $120,000+ Bonus
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Materials Manager to join our client's organization in the Chicago, IL area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain materials management strategies aligned with production requirements and organizational goals.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages, overstocking, and production delays.
- Oversee purchasing activities, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Coordinate receiving, warehousing, stocking, and distribution activities to ensure efficient material flow.
- Implement process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency, cost control, and operational performance.
- Partner with engineering, production, and sales teams to align material needs with production schedules and customer demand.
- Lead, train, and mentor materials team members, including buyers and inventory specialists.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to material handling.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, manufacturing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding and developing teams.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong overall computer skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate challenges and implement effective solutions.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 3 Weeks PTO(negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
- 401(k)
- HSA and FSA
- Life and AD&D
- STD and LTD
- Norton LifeLock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
