Materials Manager - San Antonio

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic Materials Manager to join our team at JCB North America, where you’ll take the lead in managing our entire supply chain. From inbound and outbound logistics to internal material flows, your mission will be to ensure everything runs with precision and efficiency. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our annual and monthly production plans, publishing inventory forecasts, and setting targets that align with both strategic goals and day-to-day operations. By deploying the right resources at the right time, you’ll help us deliver excellence across the board. This role also involves close collaboration with third-party logistics providers, managing new product introductions, and owning the Materials Department’s annual budget. It’s a role of real impact, combining operational leadership with strategic thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management within a manufacturing setting.
A strong background in supply chain management, production planning, or materials control.
Experience with managing budgets, systems, and supplier relationships on a global scale
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
In-depth knowledge of inventory control processes and best practices
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
negotiation and supplier management skills

Nice To Haves

Technical competence is a plus
Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
Must have excellent follow-through skills
Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
Must be open to domestic and international travel
Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Responsibilities

Partnering with the sales team to align stocking plans with forecasted demand
Creating and maintaining SOPs for production control processes
Managing inventory forecasting in line with expected sales and new product targets
Coordinating new product launches with production timelines to ensure smooth transitions
Tracking material supply against launch plans and escalating issues proactively
Developing KPIs that drive improvements in production efficiency and customer delivery
Interpreting production data to support ‘make vs. buy’ decisions
Planning production capacity and balancing workloads across teams
Identifying bottlenecks and working with manufacturing engineering to resolve them
Reporting on adherence to production sequences and operational performance
Supporting operational activities linked to strategic growth initiatives