Sr Mgr, Materials

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Plans, coordinates and monitors the material management/logistics activities in projects, to ensure an economical supply to customers which is geared to the customer needs.This position is an onsite leadership role supporting two Silicon Valley locations, (San Jose, CA & Palo Alto, CA) with time regularly spent at both facilities throughout the workweek.

The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance while providing strong long-term career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Responsibilities


* Lead and develop a team of managers and approximately 50-60 employees across two Silicon Valley warehouse and materials operations locations.


* Oversee all aspects of materials management, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping operations.


* Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement.


* Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow and operational excellence.


* Develop, implement, and continuously improve materials, warehouse, and logistics processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.


* Identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve performance and reduce recurring issues.


* Manage inventory accuracy and transactional integrity within ERP systems and warehouse management platforms.


* Monitor operational performance metrics and drive initiatives to improve productivity, service levels, quality, and cost efficiency.


* Support project-related supply chain and logistics activities, including material planning, transportation, packaging, inventory management, and supplier coordination.


* Participate in cross-functional project teams and support the implementation of process and operational changes.


* Evaluate logistics providers and suppliers, support vendor selection activities, and help develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.


* Ensure compliance with company, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.


* 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
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