Job Description
The Materials Management Supervisor leads Purchasing and Production Planning to ensure material
availability, effective production schedules, inventory control, and supplier performance, while
supervising Buyers and a Planner. This role improves planning and purchasing processes to support
manufacturing operations, on-time delivery, inventory optimization, cost reduction, and business growth
Lead the Purchasing and Production Planning team and establish clear priorities and accountability
• Develop and execute standard purchasing and planning processes supported by KPIs and best
practices
• Manage production schedules and material planning to meet customer demand and inventory
goals
• Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost
• Drive inventory optimization and cost-reduction initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally and support ERP utilization, reporting, and continuous improvement