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Manager-Materials Management

Cirrus
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Overview

The Manager of

Materials Management will lead the interfacility logistics and materials, COS

Fundamentals implementation, and inventory analytics teams and implement key

business processes and systems functionality improvements. Working closely with

cross functional leaders and peers in operations & supply chain to create

and execute processes that ensure manufacturing operations has the right part,

at the right place, and at the right time all while optimizing capital

investment and material overhead.

The Manager of

Materials Management will also lead transformational change to our supply chain

process, focused on leveraging the full capability of our ERP system,

automating supply chain transactions and implementing Kanban material pull all

while optimizing the space footprint of materials.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the Cirrus Corporate Cycle Count Program. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Cirrus accounting policies related to accuracy and audit-ability of all production inventory.
  • Responsible for metrics and actions regarding aging exception transactions including receiving inspection (RII), negative inventory, and non-nettable inventory.
  • Identification and resolution of material constraints including space, equipment, and labor.
  • Responsible for departmental budget performance.
  • Drives continuous process improvement, strives to improve efficiency, likely to challenge processes where favorable alternatives may be available.
  • Lead the implementation of kanban material pull throughout the internal supply chain and promote kanban processes with external suppliers.
  • Drives data analysis and reporting of key performance indicators such as: material delivery performance, supplier conformance, material dwell time and inventory turns.
  • Develop efficient material handling processes to improve material receiving operations including the use of Advance Ship Notices (ASNs), 3-way match, and one-piece flow.
  • Support strategic initiatives.
  • Assist with succession planning.
  • Assist with budget planning for area.
  • Assists in development and documentations of business processes for area.

Required

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in Business or Supply Chain required.
  • Experience in operations, leadership, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes required.
  • Experience with visual management systems and one-piece flow processes required.
  • Expert level understanding of MRP and the

related systems to administer required.

  • Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience and

Preferred

relevant experience required.

  • Masters degree preferred.
  • APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) required or hiring commitment to obtain in first 18 months of employment.
  • Experience in establishing Kanban inventory management processes preferred.
  • Strong presentation skills and business acumen. Ability to concisely communicate at all levels within the organization and externally preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirements of others preferred.
  • Preferred data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis, data manipulation using MS Excel, MS PowerBI, MS Access and/or other tools as provided.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $101,880.22/Yr. - USD $152,820.33/Yr.

Salary : $101,880 - $152,820

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