Materials Manager

Ponca City, OK

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for a technical and hands-on Materials Manager to lead material planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics for a fast-paced manufacturing operation specializing in industrial equipment and mechanical parts. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in material requirements planning (MRP), supplier management, and component-level procurement for machined, fabricated, and assembled parts.
This role plays a critical function in aligning supply chain activities with production schedules, engineering changes, and customer delivery commitments. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of mechanical BOM structures, machining tolerances, fabrication processes, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities
Material Planning & Procurement

Develop and maintain material planning models based on BOMs, lead times, lot sizes, and production forecasts.
Analyze material requirements and generate purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time availability of components, raw materials, and subassemblies.
Ensure material coverage and availability for build-to-order (BTO), make-to-stock (MTS), and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
Coordinate purchasing activities for:
- Precision machined parts (CNC, turning, milling)
- Fabricated assemblies (weldments, sheet metal)
- Mechanical components (bearings, seals, gears, fasteners)
- Electrical components (motors, sensors, cables) – if applicable
Interface with Engineering on ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) to manage material phase-in/phase-out planning and inventory disposition.

Inventory Control & Logistics

Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variances.
Implement lean material flow strategies (Kanban, min/max, reorder point) to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
Manage warehouse operations including receiving, stocking, staging, kitting, and internal logistics to the production floor.
Track and expedite critical components to avoid production downtime.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments; ensure compliance with freight, customs, and packaging requirements.

Supplier Management & Cost Control

Qualify and manage suppliers, negotiate terms, and evaluate performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness).
Partner with Leadership to manage supplier non-conformance issues (NCRs) and implement corrective actions.
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, order consolidation, and lead time reduction.

Systems & Reporting

Utilize ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Infor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
Maintain item master data, lead times, safety stock, and reorder points.
Generate and present KPI dashboards: inventory turns, days on hand (DOH), PO accuracy, supplier OTD, etc.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in materials or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical drawings, tolerances, and BOM hierarchies.
Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis).
Proven track record in material planning, procurement, and inventory optimization.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Kanban, and 5S.

Preferred

Experience with SAP and ADP.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
Working knowledge of production planning in job shop or batch manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

Split between office, production floor, and warehouse.
Must be comfortable reviewing physical inventory, resolving receiving issues, and working with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, production).

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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