Materials Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Manager of Materials at ASSA ABLOY responsible for overseeing distribution, inventory control, and materials management in manufacturing. Leading teams and planning production efficiency in North Wales, PA.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNorth Wales • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for supervising and providing oversight to distribution, inventory control, materials management, production control and scheduling, and/or warehouse/storage functions
Support and lead the areas of forecasting and releasing direct materials including overseeing the preparation of the master production schedule
Plans and manages the preparation and implementation of short- and long-range inventory plans
Oversees the preparation and implementation of short- and long-term production plans and schedules
Monitors and performs periodic audits on all phases of inventory control, production control and scheduling, and/or warehouse functions
Provides for alternate plans in the event of unforeseen contingencies
Analyzes and evaluates production capacities and plans
Establishes and recommends approval of expense budgets for material control and material handling sections
Monitor manufacturing and material schedules, purchase order releases, and quote manufacturing lead-times
Manage/track incoming orders, production rates, backlog, and expedite requests
Oversee/prepare the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for production and materials
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel on production operations
Coordinate supplier releases for all component suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules
Verify capacity when there are changes to customer demands or new parts being quoted
Enforce process and procedural compliance in terms and conditions, supplier quality, and ISO
Suggest improvements or alternate methods to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, or improve production efficiency
Participate in lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizens, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field required
5-7 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing, inventory control, materials management, production control, and/or production scheduling management, preferably within a manufacturing environment
3-5 years of supervisory experience
Direct leadership experience of inventory control, materials, or production control team preferred
Experience leading multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope
Experience working cross-functional teams
Experience with strategic planning and implementation required
Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred
Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications
Three (3) to five (5) years of intermediate level ERP System experience preferred
Experience with JD Edwards preferred
APICS (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) or other manufacturing/operations certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controlmaterials managementproduction controlproduction schedulingforecastingmaster production schedulestrategic planninglean initiatives5SValue Stream Mapping

Soft Skills

supervisory experienceleadershipcross-functional collaborationproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsbudget managementprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeAPICS CPIMAPICS CPSM