What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Materials Manager position at Terrasmart?
Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Senior Materials Manager!
Position Summary
Terrasmart is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead materials planning and supply chain operations across our solar steel fabrication plant in Cincinnati and eBOS electronics assembly plant in Grand Rapids. This role oversees purchasing, inventory management, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production and cost-effective material flow.
The Senior Materials Manager will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and process optimization while managing a team of buyers, planners, and inventory specialists. Partnering with manufacturing leadership, this position ensures alignment between material availability, production schedules, and business goals.
What You'll Do
Environment
Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.
EEO and ADA
Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Senior Materials Manager!
Position Summary
Terrasmart is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead materials planning and supply chain operations across our solar steel fabrication plant in Cincinnati and eBOS electronics assembly plant in Grand Rapids. This role oversees purchasing, inventory management, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production and cost-effective material flow.
The Senior Materials Manager will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and process optimization while managing a team of buyers, planners, and inventory specialists. Partnering with manufacturing leadership, this position ensures alignment between material availability, production schedules, and business goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead materials, purchasing, and inventory functions for both plants
- Manage supplier relationships, pricing, and contract performance
- Optimize ERP-driven planning, forecasting, and SIOP processes
- Control inventory levels and implement cost-saving strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5-7 years in procurement, inventory, or materials management
- 2 years of team leadership experience
- ERP proficiency (Epicor preferred); APICS/ISM certification a plus
Environment
- Location: This is a hybrid position with both onsite and remote requirements for this role. (Candidates must currently live within a daily commutable distance to either Cincinnati Ohio or Grand Rapids Michigan to be considered.)
- Travel: 25%
- Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
- Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
- Team-oriented culture
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Work/Life Balance
Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.
EEO and ADA
Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.