Materials Manager

Pro Search | Pittsfield, ME, United States

Posted Date 6/14/2026

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Direct Hire Pittsfield, Maine

Location: Pittsfield, Maine
Type: Direct Hire
Job #20751

We’re hiring a Materials Manager in Pittsfield, Maine, to lead purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and full supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment. This is a high-visibility leadership role for an experienced Materials Manager or Supply Chain Leader with a strong background in manufacturing and a proven ability to improve efficiency, optimize inventory, and lead high-performing teams. If you have hands-on ERP experience and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost control and operations, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a role with real impact and growth potential.

About the Role

As the Materials Manager, you will oversee procurement, inventory planning, warehouse operations, and logistics to ensure consistent and efficient materials flow that supports production and customer demand. You’ll play a key role in ERP implementation and partner closely with leadership to strengthen systems, processes, and supplier performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on leadership and wants to drive measurable improvements across the supply chain.

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a growing manufacturing operation. You will influence supply chain strategy, lead system transformation, and develop a high-performing team while directly impacting company performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead purchasing, inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics to meet production schedules, service levels, and cost targets
Drive materials planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and production support
Oversee supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and freight agreements
Lead and develop a team of buyers, a buyer assistant, a production scheduler, and a warehouse supervisor
Ensure accuracy and integrity of materials data across systems, including ICCI database, Microsoft Access, and ERP platforms
Lead ERP implementation, including data migration, process alignment, and user training
Track and improve key performance indicators, including inventory turnover, supplier performance, and cost efficiency
Collaborate with manufacturing, finance, IT, and customer service teams to align supply chain strategy with business goals
Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered
7 to 10 years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain operations within manufacturing
3 to 5 years of leadership experience managing purchasing, warehouse, or materials teams
Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and driving cost savings
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar, including implementation and training
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and experience working with Access or similar systems
Experience in demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement preferred

What Will Make You Successful

Being a hands-on leader who balances strategy with execution
Using data to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Being comfortable leading change, including systems and process improvements
Taking ownership of results and consistently looking for ways to improve performance

Work Environment

This is an on-site role in Pittsfield, Maine, within a manufacturing and warehouse setting, with regular collaboration across operations teams.

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000 to $125,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with strong long-term growth potential.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Materials Manager or Supply Chain Leader near Pittsfield, ME and ready to lead operations, improve systems, and drive measurable results, we encourage you to apply today.

Salary105,000.00 - 125,000.00 Annual

Job Type

Regular

Industry

Management