Job Description
Materials Manager
Our client is looking for a Materials Manager a progressive track record of growth and professional development. They will be part of the design team that is currently designing transmission line, substations, switch stations and other electrical infrastructure. Our client is located in the Sioux Falls area and provides the small town environment with all the necessary and desirable amenities in your back yard.
WHAT THE COMPANY WILL OFFER YOU:
- $125,000 -$150,000+ Bonus Potential
- Benefits Package: Medical with employer contributed HSA, FSA, Retirement Pension Plan, Life & Disability Insurance, EAP, Pet Insurance, 401(K), PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays (8).
- Access to fitness and wellness opportunities.
- Career Growth Opportunities
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
- 6-8 Direct Reports
- Report to Plant Manager
- Own end-to-end material flow within a fully integrated ERP environment, leveraging MRP outputs to ensure accurate planning, timely procurement, and seamless production execution.
- Lead production scheduling strategy, translating MRP signals, capacity constraints, and real-time shop floor conditions into executable schedules that drive on-time delivery and operational stability.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, reliability, and accountability, negotiating pricing and lead times aligned with system-driven demand and long-term production plans.
- Continuously analyze ERP and MRP data to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess and obsolescence, and prevent shortages across dynamic demand cycles.
- Partner cross-functionally with production, planning, and finance to align system parameters, improve data integrity, and proactively resolve constraints before they impact operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop a materials and scheduling team, reinforcing disciplined use of ERP/MRP systems, standardized processes, and a proactive, execution-driven culture.
Job Requirements
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
• Background in materials, supply chain, or operations leadership within a manufacturing or distribution environment where accuracy and timing matter.
• 5+ Years of Modern MRP Experience in EPICOR or SAP, ORACLE, MICROSOFT DYNAMICS.
• Proven experience managing inventory, suppliers, and purchasing decisions across multiple product lines or production schedules.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with production, planning, and finance to keep materials aligned with real-world demand.
• Track record of improving processes, reducing shortages or excess inventory, and bringing structure to fast-moving or imperfect systems.
• Strong decision-making, clear communication, and a hands-on approach that earns trust from both leadership and the shop floor.
Contact:
Craig Libis
(605) 428-6150
craig@ercjobs.com
www.ercjobs.com