We seek a highly skilled and experienced Materials Manager to join our agile procurement team.

The Material Manager is responsible for end-to-end material flow performance, with direct accountability for delivery, inventory optimization, warehouse execution, and cost control. This role is measured against defined operational KPIs and is expected to proactively drive performance improvements through disciplined planning, execution, and team leadership.

This is a metrics-driven leadership role, where success is defined by achieving and sustaining target performance across delivery, inventory, safety, and labor efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Performance & Customer Satisfaction

Own On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance across all programs and customers

Ensure material availability supports production schedules without disruption

Drive proactive risk identification and recovery planning to prevent missed shipments

Partner with production, planning, and suppliers to eliminate shortages

Inventory Management & Optimization

Lead initiatives to reduce aged inventory and excess/obsolete stock

Maintain optimal Days on Hand (DOH) aligned with business targets

Balance service levels with working capital efficiencyDrive root cause analysis on inventory imbalances (forecasting, ordering, engineering changes)

Warehouse Execution & Inventory Accuracy

Ensure high inventory accuracy through cycle counting, controls, and system discipline

Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and shipping

Eliminate systemic discrepancies between physical and system inventory

Standardize processes across shifts and teams

Expedite & Planning Discipline





Eliminate reliance on premium freight and reactive expediting

Drive planning stability and supplier adherence

Ensure no expedites outside of true quality or emergency scenarios

Safety, 6S, and Operational Discipline

Own incident-free performance within the materials function

Enforce and sustain 6S standards across the warehouse and material flow areas

Ensure all non-production materials areas meet cleanliness, organization, and audit expectations

Labor Efficiency & Cost Control

Manage indirect labor within defined targets

Optimize staffing models, shift coverage, and task allocation

Drive productivity improvements through process and layout optimization

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align material strategy with plant objectives

Support program launches, engineering changes, and volume fluctuations

Act as an escalation point for material-related risks impacting operations

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and material team members

Establish clear performance expectations tied to KPIs

Drive accountability through structured performance management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5–10+ years in materials, supply chain, or warehouse leadership in manufacturing

Experience in automotive or Tier 1 environment strongly preferred

Proven track record managing to KPI-driven performance metrics

Technical Skills

ERP systems (SAP, Plex, or similar)

Inventory control and planning systems

Data-driven decision making (Excel, Power BI preferred)

RFID and 3Dscan

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📌 Materials Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Minth North America
📍 Ontario