Materials Manager Jobs in North Carolina

A Materials Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the materials necessary for production. This includes planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials. They monitor the availability of raw materials, ensure the efficient use of materials, and coordinate with other departments like procurement, production, and logistics to ensure a smooth manufacturing process. They also play a crucial role in cost reduction, waste minimization, and the efficient use of resources. Their tasks also extend to ensuring the quality of materials, managing supplier relationships, and developing strategies for inventory management.

Important skills for a Materials Manager include strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in inventory management software. They should have a good understanding of supply chain processes and logistics. Certifications like Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) can be beneficial. Before becoming a Materials Manager, a person may have roles such as Procurement Specialist, Inventory Analyst, or Supply Chain Coordinator.

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Principal Specialist, Material Management

  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description This position serves as an office lead as a Senior Buyer, Project Expediting Lead, or Proposal Support, supervising personnel and handling critical material. Manage critical...

Materials Supervisor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Effectively manages the timely delivery of raw material, kits, and supplies to the Production Floor with proper material presentation to optimize the assembly process....

Supply Chain Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow...

Senior Materials Planner (Onsite)

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE)....

Materials Supervisor

  • Thomasville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Thomasville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Materials Supervisor locations US - North Carolina - Thomasville time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id REQ49956 Craft your career with BrassCraft! POSITION SUMMARY: The...

Materials Planner

  • Lexington, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 6 days ago

What will you do? The Planner is responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling of production activities to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of products. This role involves...

Senior Materials Planner (Onsite)

  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE)....

Material Planner

  • Mocksville, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Mocksville, NC
  • 7 days ago

Places and maintains purchase orders for raw materials within responsibility area....

Supply Chain Manager

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 7 days ago

Our team in High Point, North Carolina is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager for a permanent opportunity with Axalta. The Senior Supply Chain Manager provides leadership to define, implement,...

Material Planner

  • High Point, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • High Point, NC
  • 10 days ago

Insight Global is seeking a Material Planner to join one of our largest chemical clients in the country. This role is going to be joining a team of eight to support the transactional side of...

Supply Chain Manager (4131)

  • Leland, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Leland, NC
  • 12 days ago

Procurement & Purchasing Lead the purchasing of raw materials for manufacturing operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality....

Supply Chain Manager

  • Randleman, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Randleman, NC
  • 20 days ago

Coordinate the management of plant inventories which include raw materials, supplies, work-in-process, and finished inventories....

Director I, Material Management

  • Greenville, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 21 days ago

Manager on medium- to large-sized Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) projects or as a Project Procurement Manager on largest EPFC projects, if necessary....

Material Planner & Buyer II

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 22 days ago

This role is focused around material planning of direct raw materials for the cable manufacturing process....

Supply Chain Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 25 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 25 days ago

SUMMARY We are a manufacturer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment and systems used for a variety of highly regulated industries. We're seeking an experienced and highly analytical...

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Materials Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Materials Manager Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Materials Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Materials Managers in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
19.5%
Master's Degree
19.5%
Associate's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Materials Managers in North Carolina
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%



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