Materials Manager

NOV Inc.•Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

The Materials Manager will be responsible for leading and developing supply chain teams, driving operational excellence, and supporting financial performance. This role involves strategic planning, execution of sourcing strategies, inventory optimization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and experience with ERP systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain
Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams (operations + materials/supply chain)
Proven ability to lead at both strategic and tactical levels
Strong financial and operational acumen
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven operations

Nice To Haves

Experience with full P&L or site-level financial responsibility strongly preferred
Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the execution of operational strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across supply chain and site leadership
Act as a key partner in addressing supply chain challenges and supporting broader operational initiatives
Oversee and guide supply chain activities including procurement, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations
Develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Work closely with production teams to align materials planning with schedules and forecasts
Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvements
Support delivery of site-level financial performance, including budget development, cost control, and margin improvement
Monitor and drive reductions in labor, material, and overhead costs
Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency initiatives
Support capital investment planning and ROI-driven decision-making
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain using Lean principles
Help establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability
Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards
Drive root cause problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions
Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and warehousing
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication