Material Manager V

ZincFive•Tualatin, OR

1d•$125,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Manager V is responsible for leading and executing materials management operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This hands-on role ensures consistent material availability, inventory accuracy, and efficient material flow to support production and customer delivery. The position requires active daily engagement in SAP Business ByDesign (BYD), close collaboration with plant teams, and coordination across sites to standardize processes and optimize performance. This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain and will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional certifications such as ASCM - CPIM, ISM - CPSM
7+ years of experience in materials management within manufacturing
Experience supporting multiple site locations
Strong hands-on operational experience in inventory, planning, and warehouse operations
Strong understanding of MRP logic, BOMs, routings, and lead times
Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Supply chain, Operations, or related field
Prior leadership experience managing distributed teams preferred
SAP Business ByDesign (BYD) experience preferred (MRP, inventory, and planning functions)

Responsibilities

Oversee material planning, inventory, and flow across multiple manufacturing locations
Balance inventory between sites to prevent shortages and excess
Coordinate intercompany transfers and ensure accurate and timely system transactions in SAP BYD
Standardize material control processes across all locations
Ensure uninterrupted material supply to production lines at each facility
Actively troubleshoot shortages, expedite materials, and escalate critical issues
Partner with site production and planning leaders to align on daily and weekly schedules
Spend time on-site regularly to validate execution and support teams
Own inventory accuracy across all sites, with direct involvement in cycle counts and physical verification
Conduct annual physical inventories as needed
Investigate and resolve discrepancies using root cause analysis
Manage safety stock levels and planning parameters within SAP BYD
Control excess and obsolete inventory through proactive monitoring
Utilize SAP Business ByDesign daily for MRP execution, demand planning, and inventory control
Manage MRP exception messages, purchase requisitions, and stock transfers
Work with internal assets to ensure data integrity across sites (BOMs, lead times, planning parameters, inventory records)
Train and coach site users on best Material Management practices within SAP BYD
Ensure consistent application of FIFO, lot traceability, and material handling standards
Support optimization of warehouse layout and material flow
Step into site-level operational support during peak demand or staffing gaps
Work closely with procurement to manage supplier performance across all sites
Actively track and expedite critical materials
Support supplier issue resolution related to quality, delivery, or capacity constraints
Drive lean material flow initiatives (Kanban, pull systems, point-of-use inventory)
Identify and implement process improvements across sites
Establish and enforce standard work and KPIs for materials management
Lead cross-site collaboration and best-practice sharing
Lead and mentor site-level materials teams (planners, buyers, warehouse staff)
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations
Support hiring, training, and development of team members