Material Manager

The Material Manager is responsible for managing the availability, movement, and utilization of raw and block materials across quarry and manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Quarry, Manufacturing, and Sales leadership to ensure internal production needs and external customer demands are met efficiently and safely.

Ensure safe, efficient, and organized block movement practices across all yards and facilities

Maintain compliance with Polycor policies, safety standards, and operational procedures

Work extended hours (40+ per week), including overtime and weekends as business needs require

Communicate effectively with internal teams, leadership, and customers

Operate effectively in both operational and sales-driven environments

Utilize and understand multiple manufacturing, planning, and inventory systems

Serve as a key liaison between Quarry, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Sales teams

Plan and manage material flow to production plants to support weekly production schedules

Coordinate trucking capacity, routing, and timing with contracted transportation partners

Collaborate with the Block Procurement team to align on current demand, constraints, and priorities

Partner with Production Planning to balance supply availability with manufacturing needs

• Weekly material reports for quarry planning meetings
• Weekly material availability reports for sales teams
• Monthly material outlook reports for Monthly Business Reviews (M ) and gap analysis

Manage material reserves, including:

• Silver Buff aging reserves
• Winter sales inventory reserves

Develop and implement standardized inventory process flows for each block yard

Execute monthly inventory cycle counts

Lead the annual physical block inventory count

Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies

Lead local block sales efforts and support external block customers

Work with direct reports to visit local block customers and understand project requirements

Coordinate material availability to support customer project timelines

Assist with material sampling for strategic or high-value projects

Apply creative and practical solutions when managing customer credit requests

Associate degree or technical degree required; equivalent experience considered

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the natural stone industry

Strong understanding of limestone block grading and material characteristics

Demonstrated experience in inventory control systems and processes

Manufacturing or quarry experience with a continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Microsoft Excel
• High level of computer literacy and comfort working across multiple systems

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

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