Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Location:

Georgetown, TX 78628

Pay Rate: $ Based on experience

Shift:

Our client is a growing, multi-brand organization serving the culinary and food service industries. With a strong national presence and expanding distribution channels including Amazon FBA, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale the company is continuing to scale its supply chain operations to support long-term growth.

They are seeking an experienced and strategic Materials Manager to lead materials planning, procurement strategy, inventory control, warehouse operations, and fulfillment coordination across multiple channels. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building scalable systems, driving operational excellence, and leading teams through growth and transformation.

The ideal candidate brings deep supply chain expertise, a systems-driven mindset, strong leadership capability, and the ability to balance strategy with execution.

The Materials Manager will oversee all aspects of materials management, including demand planning, replenishment strategy, warehouse operations, Amazon FBA inventory management, and cross-functional supply chain alignment.

This leader will play a critical role in scaling infrastructure, optimizing ERP utilization (SAP S/4

HANA), and strengthening forecasting, S&OP, and data-driven decision-making processes.

The position requires a well-rounded supply chain professional with experience in logistics, procurement, purchasing, warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and inventory management along with the ability to oversee and develop a team of approximately 20 employees.

• Supply Chain Strategy & Inventory Leadership:
  • Lead, manage, and develop a team responsible for raw material and finished goods availability across the supply chain.
  • Develop and execute inventory and replenishment strategies to ensure strong fulfillment performance across Amazon FBA, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale channels.
  • Proactively manage the Amazon FBA inventory lifecycle, including pre-positioning, replenishment scheduling, compliance, and performance metrics through Seller Central.
  • Drive scenario-based planning and implement risk mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience.
  • Establish forecasting and demand planning best practices to support scalable growth.
• ERP, Systems & Data Optimization:
  • Provide leadership in the optimization and utilization of ERP systems (SAP S/4
    
    HANA preferred), MRP, and advanced planning tools.
  • Support integration of warehouse management systems, labeling solutions, and mobile shipping tools.
  • Leverage analytics platforms such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI to support scenario planning and performance analysis.
  • Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs); conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & S&OP:
  • Lead and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and leadership visibility.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to align inventory strategy with promotions, product launches, and seasonal demand.
  • Oversee vendor performance, supply agreements, and service-level expectations.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices.
  • Lead change management initiatives as operations scale.
  • Maintain a strong customer- and fulfillment-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and service excellence.

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor s degree required;
    Master s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration preferred.
  • APICS (ASCM) CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, ideally within consumer products or high-volume distribution environments.
  • Proven experience managing Amazon FBA inventory and Seller Central operations.
  • Experience serving as a Master Scheduler or in a planning-intensive role preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership of S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
  • Prior experience overseeing logistics, procurement, warehouse operations, and inventory management functions.
  • Strong familiarity with SAP (S/4
    
    HANA preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP, MRP, and advanced planning systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply analytics tools (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar) to support decision-making.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
  • Strong change leadership capability with the ability to manage ambiguity and scale operations.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and accountable with strong follow-through.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on operational execution ability.

• Standard office and warehouse…