Sr. Manager - Material Flow and Inventory
The Inventory and Material Flow, Senior Manager will oversee material flow, receiving, and inventory management across multiple manufacturing facilities and a third-party warehouse. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, leading transformation initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for material flow, receiving, inventory, and third-party warehouse operations across multiple campuses.
- Lead and inspire a large, distributed team (160+ indirect reports) to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Define and implement long-term material flow strategies that support growth, cost optimization, and customer responsiveness.
- Champion Lean principles to ensure efficient material movement across sites.
- Drive initiatives that optimize internal material delivery systems and enhance overall efficiency.
- Build collaborative partnerships with operations, supply chain, and planning teams to anticipate and respond to market dynamics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Materials Management required; Master's degree preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in material flow or inbound logistics; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Proven success in leading multi-site operations and large teams.
- Strong ability to manage change, guide transitions, and lead transformation initiatives.
- Ability to travel regularly between locations.
- Comfortable working in both manufacturing and office environments.
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