Sr. Materials Manager

Title: Sr. Materials Manager Location: Onsite, OKC Salary: $135k No sponsorship available The Sr. Materials Manager is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of components, both internal and external, to support the Master Production Schedule at the OKC Facility, all while staying within raw and Work-In-Progress (WIP) inventory limits. Key tasks include managing the supply chain using SAP and leading a team of buyers, planners, and schedulers. Key Responsibilities:•Utilize SAP to generate purchase and shop orders in line with the master schedule.•Optimize inventory levels by minimizing shortages and reducing raw/WIP inventory.•Monitor and adjust internal work center capacities to maintain lead times, focusing on continuous improvement.•Develop capacity planning tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks.•Collaborate with Purchasing to enhance vendor relationships, reduce costs, and improve lead times and quality.•Track and adjust inventory objectives to optimize inventory turns.•Oversee material logistics and manage excess and obsolete inventory programs.•Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) related to components. Lead a team, including workload delegation, performance management, and team development. Qualifications & Skills:•7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.•Proficiency in SAP .•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.•Effective communication and presentation abilities.•Skills in delegation , staff management , and providing performance feedback.•Focus on quality , planning/organizing , and making sound, timely decisions.•Flexibility to adapt to new systems, processes, and changing facility needs.•This role suits someone with solid experience in materials management, a strategic mindset, and a passion for optimizing supply chain processes and team leadership.