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Materials Manager

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Alsip
Nov 04, 2025
Materials Manager BH Job ID: 3353 SF Job Req ID: 15801 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job title: Materials Manager Location: Alsip, IL About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-driven Materials Manager to lead the tactical execution of material planning, inventory control, and logistics within our dynamic industrial manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for ensuring material availability to support production schedules, managing inventory levels, and driving team performance. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP expertise, proven leadership abilities, and a sharp focus on operational accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Buyer/Planners and 1 Inventory Specialist to ensure execution of day-to-day material planning, purchasing scheduling, and inventory control activities. Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete materials. Drive team accountability around shortage management, expediting, supplier communication, and SAP accuracy. Ensure accurate and timely execution of all material transactions in SAP, including goods receipts, transfers, and adjustments. Lead daily materials meetings to review shortages, supplier issues, and production alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material-related issues and prevent production delays. Track and report on KPIs such as inventory turns, material availability, schedule adherence, supplier OTD, Expedites, Open Orders, etc. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, material flow, and inventory accuracy. Manage cycle count programs and support inventory reconciliation efforts to maintain system integrity and compliance. Support material cost reduction projects (PPV) and ECN processes to ensure materials readiness and proper system setup. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of experience in materials management or production planning within an industrial manufacturing environment. 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team of Buyer/Planners and/or inventory professionals. 3+ years of experience with SAP (MM/PP modules) Manufacturing experience is a must Competencies: Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; strong sense of urgency and follow-through. Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset Preferences: Solid understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, inventory control, and scheduling principles. Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. APICS CPIM or CSCP certification Experience using data tools like Excel, Qlik, or similar for materials analytics and reporting Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, or other relevant quality management systems Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Fully site based Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $95,400 - 146,800 . The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. What we Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW