Materials Manager

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

The Materials Manager will develop a dynamic, end-to-end materials strategy for the facility, which includes collaboration with many areas of the business to improve sourced material quality, develop supplier capabilities and deploy best practices.

This role requires on-site presence at the Arthur, IL facility Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead all internal Materials management activities including ordering, delivery, storage, etc.
• Communicate with Operations on shortages, anticipated shortages, expediting status, etc.
• Provide vision, direction and focus to direct reports and actively support their development
• Develop and manage a materials strategy for the facility including risk mitigation strategies
• Key leader in the physical inventory process and inventory accuracy
• Assist the Sourcing & Logistics teams to provide the lowest total cost solution
• Communicate with Sourcing on issues relating to supplier performance: billing, receiving, and quality
• Meet new product introduction objectives (timing, quality, and system set up)
• Perform various materials-related projects, duties and analysis as assigned
• Responsible for Materials KPIs

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is required
• 7+ years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience and exhibits strong leadership skills
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes is required
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• APICS certification is highly preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

Total Compensation

Hiring Range: $82,100.00-125,000.00

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts, wellness programs and 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Other benefits offered are dependent upon plant location; please check with HR for details
• All benefits effective upon first day of hire