Materials Management Manager

Howmet Aerospace•Berea, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Management Manager oversees all aspects of shipping, receiving, inventory control, compliance, and fleet management within an aerospace or manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage a team, ensure adherence to strict industry standards and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in material flow and logistics processes. The manager will also coordinate closely with various internal departments and external partners to ensure efficient and timely operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Management experience preferred in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
Experience managing shipping, receiving, and inventory systems within aerospace or manufacturing.
Knowledge of export regulations (ITAR, FAA, AS9100).
ERP proficiency.
Leadership skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all outbound shipments, ensuring packaging, labeling, and documentation meet customer, regulatory, and quality standards (AS9100, FAA).
Coordinate freight or carrier services, manage compliance and customs documentation, and ensure shipments are accurate and on time.
Supervise all inbound shipments, inspect and verify materials, and update inventory transactions in ERP systems.
Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation efforts.
Ensure proper storage and traceability for raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, tooling, and flight-critical hardware.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, enforcing shelf-life control, proper handling, and documentation.
Support internal and external audits, maintaining records for traceability, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Lead and train shipping, receiving, hardware & cycle counters personnel, assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and enforce procedures.
Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Address performance issues and foster professional development within the team.
Work with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to ensure efficient material flow and support production schedules.
Resolve discrepancies and communicate delays or risks to stakeholders.
Identify efficiency improvements in shipping and receiving processes.
Analyze shipping and receiving metrics (on-time delivery, inventory accuracy).
Implement standard operating procedures.
Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office, and carrier platforms.
Oversee vehicles, maintenance, compliance, driver supervision, and overall fleet performance for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Manage preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance (FMCSA), fuel usage, vendor contracts, scheduling, and data analysis for fleet optimization.
Prepare shipping documents, labeling, and tracking shipments.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse environments.
Implement cost-reduction measures in shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.