Materials Manager (Supply Chain)

Location: Primarily onsite at the manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States; hybrid flexibility may become available based on business needs, responsibilities, and individual performance. Legal work authorization in the United States is required, and approximately 5% travel is expected.

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable HVACR, cold-chain, controls, software, and monitoring technologies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Lead materials management, purchasing, planning, inventory control, stockroom operations, and inbound logistics for the Kennesaw facility.
• Manage and develop approximately 13 buyers, planners, supervisors, and stockroom employees.
• Own site materials planning and inventory strategy to maintain supply for customer demand and production requirements.
• Use Oracle and other ERP/MRP systems for demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, forecasting, and material flow.
• Partner with Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams, including support for S&OP activities.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, customer service, Kanban, pull systems, and lean replenishment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, purchasing, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in purchasing, planning, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Strong experience using ERP/MRP systems for supply planning, inventory management, forecasting, and procurement; working knowledge of Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Infor, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and make business decisions.
• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning or demand planning processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and supplier partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not available. Ability to travel approximately 5% is required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certified Purchasing Manager, APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience leading materials organizations in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience implementing planning improvements, inventory optimization, Kanban replenishment, or lean materials management processes.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships and intercompany supply networks.
• Demonstrated success improving inventory turns, reducing shortages, minimizing excess inventory, and enhancing supplier performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive environment focused on sustainability, innovation, and professional development.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) and flexible time off plans.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Employee resource groups supporting inclusion, belonging, and community building.