Materials, Procurement & Logistics Manager

Kymera International - Thermal Spray Solutions LLC • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

The Materials, Procurement & Logistics Manager leads inventory control, procurement, and logistics operations supporting ship repair activities within a NAVSEA-regulated environment. This role provides strategic direction across two operational sites (Chesapeake, VA & Houston, TX) and shipboard services, coordinating materials, personnel, and vendor services to meet production schedules and contractual requirements.
The Manager ensures inventory accuracy, supply chain performance, logistics execution, and budget adherence across shipyards, warehouses, controlled-access facilities, and onboard vessels. This role drives process standardization, cost optimization, and continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory, security, and quality compliance. This position may require travel up to 25% to support off-site operations, supplier coordination, and project execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years in inventory, logistics, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) with transaction oversight.
• Working knowledge of inventory control practices, material staging, and logistics coordination in production environments.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA or similar regulated environments.
• Familiarity with shipyard or base access procedures and controlled environments.
• Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work in industrial/shop environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% in support of project sites, vendor management, and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, DoD, or government ship repair contracts.
• Knowledge of material traceability, certifications (CofC), and quality documentation.
• Experience with waterfront, dry dock, or shipboard operations.
• Supplier performance management and risk mitigation background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory strategies for Chesapeake VA, Houston TX, and shipboard operations (remote sites US and International).
• Manage warehouses, shops, waterfront/dry dock locations, and onboard inventories.
• Direct cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits; implement corrective actions.
• Standardize storage, staging, and material handling practices.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA and customer standards.
• Analyze inventory trends and improve accuracy, turnover, and availability.
• Lead end-to-end logistics for materials and personnel across both sites and shipboard locations.
• Plan shipments, select carriers, schedule, track, and ensure delivery performance.
• Stage, kit, and deliver materials per production schedules.
• Coordinate personnel movement between sites and controlled-access facilities.
• Resolve bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
• Establish KPIs for logistics efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Oversee access processes for employees, vendors, and subcontractors at both sites.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, badging, and clearances.
• Resolve access issues affecting schedules.
• Maintain relationships with access authorities.
• Lead procurement across Chesapeake, Houston, and shipboard projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery.
• Manage vendor performance, including quality and responsiveness.
• Coordinate subcontractor services to meet milestones.
• Track long-lead items and implement alternate sourcing strategies.
• Improve procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Manage budgets for materials, logistics, and subcontracted services across sites.
• Monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and align with project targets.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze trends, variances, and operational efficiency opportunities.
• Partner with Project Management and Accounting on forecasting.
• Oversee SAP transactions for inventory and procurement.
• Ensure data integrity across part numbers, locations, cost codes, and projects.
• Enforce ERP standard operating procedures.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all materials and transactions.
• Coordinate Operations, Engineering, QA, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams.
• Advise Project Managers on material availability, cost, and logistics planning.
• Support production teams to meet critical path schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide team members.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and PTO.
• Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees