Logistics and Materials Manager

Apogee•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Logistics and Materials Manager will lead the Dallas supply organization and the systems and processes that convert project demand into executable material and production plans. The role is accountable for end-to-end supply performance, including material planning, production scheduling governance, inventory accuracy, D365 supply-process adoption, supply-risk management, and team capability. The manager partners with the Plant Director, Value Stream Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Continuous Improvement, and enterprise IT/process owners to create reliable material flow, proactive internal-customer communication, and scalable support for multi-shift operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Progressive experience in supply chain, materials, planning, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing operations, including experience leading people or significant cross-functional work.
Experience translating project or customer demand into material plans and executable production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP processes and data discipline.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier or material constraints, recovery plans, inventory controls, and stakeholder communication.
End-to-end supply chain leadership with strong judgment across planning, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, material flow, and supply risk.
Ability to establish decision rights, standard work, operating cadences, escalation thresholds, and clear accountability across functions and shifts.
Clear, proactive communication with internal customers and leaders, especially when commitments, cost, quality, or schedule may be affected.
Ability to lead and develop a team, delegate effectively, and plan for succession.
Collaborative partnership style and ability to influence Operations, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Continuous Improvement, and IT.
Commitment to safety and quality, with the judgment to stop and escalate when either is at risk.

Nice To Haves

D365 experience.
Experience supporting multi-shift operations, operating-model transitions, or process standardization.

Responsibilities

Own demand-to-supply planning, the plant scheduling framework, material readiness, scenario planning, and cross-shift planning handoffs.
Partner with Value Stream Managers on capacity inputs and execution of line schedules.
Own inventory accuracy, replenishment controls, shortage visibility, receiving and staging readiness, and root-cause actions for recurring material issues.
Partner with Operations to sustain physical material-handling standards.
Serve as the Dallas business process owner for supply activities in D365; establish data discipline, standard work, adoption expectations, issue triage, and training coordination; partner with enterprise IT and process owners on configuration and complex technical fixes.
Provide Project Managers with timely, consistent supply-status updates, including material risks, recovery actions, and decisions needed; coordinate production-progress communication with Value Stream Managers and major commitment changes or escalations with the Plant Director.
Lead, coach, and develop the supply team; clarify work allocation and shift coverage, build backup capability and succession, and ensure critical work is documented, transferable, and supported by standard processes.
Use supply and D365 data to identify recurring constraints, improve flow, reduce manual work, and strengthen planning cutoffs, handoffs, escalation coverage, and material readiness across shifts.
Lead recovery planning for material constraints and make routine supply decisions within established thresholds; escalate customer, cost, schedule, system, staffing, safety, or quality risks early with facts, options, and a recommendation.
Support plant strategy and annual operating planning with supply, inventory, freight, capacity, and constraint inputs; align priorities and improvement work with the Plant Director and plant operating rhythm.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Incentive plans.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Paid time off (vacation and sick time).
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.