Materials Manager (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Materials Manager (Manufacturing): Managing inventory, warehouse operations, and material flow for electrical distribution systems with an accent on inventory accuracy, lean warehouse implementation, and supplier performance. Focus on designing kanban systems, optimizing ERP/MRP workflows, and ensuring a safe, efficient material replenishment process.

Location: Onsite in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: CAD 100,000 - 112,000

Company

hirify.global is a long-standing manufacturer of innovative electrical distribution systems, providing world-class solutions for complex power needs.

What you will do

• Maintain control and accuracy over all inventories (raw material, WIP, finished goods), managing transactions and receiving activities.
• Lead daily warehouse operations, including storage and delivery to points of use to ensure efficient material flow.
• Establish and implement best practices for inventory control and lean warehouse processes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure materials are delivered to support production schedules.
• Implement and manage supplier scorecard systems to monitor and report on vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business or 5+ years of experience in inventory and warehouse management.
• Proven experience designing and managing lean warehouse and material replenishment systems (e.g., kanban).
• Proficiency in working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor Syteline).
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to managing daily material flow and team accountability.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for inventory tracking and operational performance.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Nice to have

• APICS certifications (CPIM or CSCP).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment of engineers and problem-solvers tackling complex challenges.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package supporting well-being and growth.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in industries that power dynamic markets.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and long-term employee success.