Manager, Materials

Overview

Lead material planning, procurement, storage and distribution, optimizing inventory and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• materials management
• erp planning
• inventory forecast
• supplier management
• process improvement
• inventory optimization

Tasks

-Lead all material and logistics activities for the EPBL program. -Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability. -Monitor and analyze inventory levels, forecast demand, and adjust procurement plans accordingly. -Drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management processes. -Utilize ERP and MAXIMO systems for material planning and reporting. -Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. -Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers; assist with contract negotiations to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets. -Ensure parts forecasts are accurate and available for all repair orders. -Manage the materials management team, including warehousing, planners, buyers, and inventory control staff. -Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement.

Requirements

• erp
• maximo
• supply chain
• inventory control
• procurement
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives. -Background in global supply chain management. -Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions. -Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering functional objectives. -Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. -Proficiency in ERP systems and material planning tools. -Experience with MAXIMO system. -Minimum of 9 years of experience in materials management or related field. -Strong knowledge of inventory control, procurement, and logistics processes. -Bachelor’s degree required.

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About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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