Materials Manager

Materials Manager
Location: Consett, County Durham
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including holiday allowance, pension contributions, and career development opportunities.

The Company

Our client is a leading manufacturing organisation renowned for innovation, excellence, and dedication to continuous improvement. With a global presence and a commitment to sustainability, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Joining this organisation as a Materials Manager means becoming part of a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company’s success and growth.

Benefits

• 4-Day Working Week – Every week is a bank holiday, Never work a Friday again!
• Generous Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of Bank holidays. As well as 52 Fridays off per year.
• Health Benefits: BUPA single cover provided as a taxable benefit, with the option to add partner/family at employee cost.
• Retirement Benefits: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme at 12 weeks (5% employee contribution & 3% employer contribution), transitioning to a company salary sacrifice scheme post-probation (5% employee contribution & 10% employer contribution).

Job Description

As a Materials Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing materials across the supply chain to ensure operational excellence. You will lead a team of up to 40 professionals and oversee end-to-end material flow, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials at the right cost. This position demands strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to foster continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing material supply processes to achieve on-time, in-full delivery goals.
• Leading inventory accuracy improvements and implementing strategies to optimise inventory levels.
• Driving operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify supply gaps and mitigate risks proactively.
• Managing the development and implementation of a new ERP system.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring your team to achieve individual and organisational goals.

Skills & Experience

To excel as a Materials Manager, you will need:

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain, materials management, or logistics.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics) is preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

Becoming a Materials Manager with our client is your opportunity to:

• Join a market-leading organisation and contribute to exciting, impactful projects.
• Lead a high-performing team and directly influence company success.
• Advance your career in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development.

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