Materials Manager

Location: Santa Clara, CA (with oversight of Pflugerville, TX materials operations)

Department: Materials / Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Operations or Executive Management

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Materials Manager

The Materials Manager will play a critical leadership role at Sil Pac, overseeing all materials, procurement, and shipping functions across our Santa Clara headquarters and Pflugerville, Texas location. This individual will be a key contributor to purchasing and supply chain strategy, responsible for ensuring accurate inventory levels, managing supplier performance, and supporting production planning to meet strict on-time delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in materials or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills, and is highly proficient with ERP data navigation—specifically CETEC—and Microsoft Excel. This is a highly visible role that requires attention to detail, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects while anticipating risks and mitigating supply chain obstacles before they arise.

• Lead and manage the Materials and Shipping team, providing guidance, coaching, and accountability.
• Serve as a primary support partner for Production Planning, Inside/Outside Sales, Manufacturing, and Shipping
  .
• Demonstrate strong leadership by motivating teams, inspiring high performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage materials operations across Santa Clara, CA and Pflugerville, TX
  , ensuring consistency in process and quality.

• Oversee material procurement to support production, new product development, customer orders, and repair/service needs.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct supplier surveys and performance reviews, and maintain a reliable supplier base.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts to support cost efficiency and supply stability.
• Resolve supplier-related delays, shortages, and quality issues, using strong problem-solving and escalation management skills.
• Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and contracts within CETEC ERP and aligned filing systems.

• Analyze data within the CETEC ERP system
  , creating meaningful reports and spreadsheets in Excel to support decision-making.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Plan, monitor, and report on inventory levels based on customer demand and company targets.
• Manage long lead-time and unique components, ensuring appropriate safety stock levels and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee excess and obsolete material process with a focus on cost control.

• Ensure materials flow seamlessly to support production planning and manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate logistics for incoming and outgoing materials, including freight, carriers, and internal deliveries.
• Oversee the shipping department, ensuring compliant packaging, documentation, and shipping accuracy.
• Manage materials quotations for customer programs, new projects, and R&D support.

• Apply ISO 9001:2015 principles, including controlled processes, documentation requirements, and corrective action protocols.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, and revision levels to prevent material errors and delays.
• Implement process improvements for purchasing, inventory control, supplier management, and materials workflows.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation plans before issues impact production or On-Time Delivery.

• 5–7 years of experience in materials management, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management (manufacturing preferred).
• Proven leadership or managerial experience in materials or related operations.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, revision controls, and BOMs
  .
• Proficiency in ERP systems (CETEC experience is a strong plus).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-impact projects.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Understanding of risk mitigation methodologies and supply chain continuity planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration
  , or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in ISO 9001:2015 environments.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Hazardous materials handling/shipping knowledge (DOT/IATA/IMDG).

We offer full medical, dental, life, and 401K benefits.