Material Supply Chain Manager

Russell Tobin's client, a big technology company, is currently hiring for a Material Manager based out of a Westborough, MA 01581 – Onsite Work.

Job Title: Material Manager

Location: Westborough, MA 01581 – Onsite Work

Duration: 9 Months Contract

Pay rate: $50-$55/ hr. on w2

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain finite capacity production schedules considering equipment, labor, and material constraints
• Perform sequence optimization to minimize changeovers and maximize manufacturing throughput
• Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity models
• Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks through constraint analysis and simulation
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital
• Participate in S&OP process to align supply plans with demand forecasts
• Release and manage work orders through their complete lifecycle
• Set-up and maintain Bills of Distribution and Sourcing Rules
• Leverage planning systems and analytics to generate optimized supply plans
• Develop capacity modeling tools using SQL, Python, and visualization platforms
• Monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics on supply plan execution
• Partner with engineering on routings and resource rates for capacity planning
• Communicate supply-related risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Support new product introduction projects for supply planning requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Years of professional experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field
• Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects
• Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies
• Proficient in SQL and data visualization to drive key insights (Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field