Materials Manager

Our client, a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing organization, is seeking a Materials Manager to join their team. As a Materials Manager, you will be part of the Supply Chain Department supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong leadership, and excellent collaboration skills, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Materials Manager **Location:** Fayetteville, Arkansas **What's the Job?** + Lead and oversee materials management operations in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting, ensuring optimal inventory levels and material availability. + Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. + Interpret and manage complex electromechanical BOMs and manufacturing documentation to support production needs. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and quality, to meet operational goals. + Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, ITAR, EAR, and DFARS, maintaining adherence to government contracting and defense industry regulations. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. + 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or procurement within aerospace, defense, or electromechanical manufacturing environments. + Strong knowledge of industry compliance standards including AS9100, ITAR, EAR, and DFARS. + Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor. + Demonstrated success in inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives like Lean or Six Sigma. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization with a strong industry presence. + Engage in meaningful projects supporting aerospace and defense manufacturing. + Collaborate with a talented and diverse team committed to excellence. + Potential for career growth and development within a reputable company. + Work in a location close to outdoor recreational activities such as biking, hiking, and fishing, with options to reside in nearby Springdale or Fayetteville, Arkansas. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.