Job Title: Materials Manager
Job Description:
The core function of the Materials Manager is to plan and control the work in process to the finished product. An effective Materials Manager ensures that available goods can satisfy customer demand, minimizes waste, manages inventory levels, and keeps output in line with the company’s balance sheet.
Responsibilities:
Plan material requirements, production schedules, and capacity requirements.Measure operational performance against the plan.Receive and distribute products efficiently.Develop or maintain reports, analytics, and metrics.Align demand with sourcing activities.Define and execute physical inventory and/or cycle count policy.Align inventory requirements with sales and operations planning or the demand schedule.Train and guide employees effectively.Essential Skills:
Strong communication skills.Excellent organizational and project management skills.Attention to detail.Creative problem-solving.A strategic and analytical mind.Planner, Supply chain, Inventory, Production planning, Production scheduling, Inventory management, Material planning, ERP systems, and demand scheduling.Skills & Qualifications:
1-3 years’ experience in a previous management role.Experience in materials management and working as a production planner and inventory controls.Experience managing teams through ERP systems; SyteLine experience is beneficial.Ability to make quick, accurate decisions based on information collected.Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.Experience with ERP implementation.Effective communication with all levels of the organization.Work Environment:
This position is onsite, requiring the ability to work flexible hours with additional time as needed. The role involves collaboration with the sales, accounting, supply chain, and some engineering teams, ensuring close communication with the engineering team for ECOs, NPIs, and other essential activities. The environment encourages an ownership mindset and camaraderie, supported by regular team celebrations and incentives like gas and gift cards.
Job Type & Location:
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newberg, Oregon.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.70/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newberg,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
\n\nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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