Materials Manager

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Why Join WE Soda?

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.
  
  

Position Title: Materials Manager

Location: Green River, WY

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce safety, leadership, and supervision
• Employee development and performance management
• Coordinate area resources and staffing requirements
• Ensuring employees develop the skills and capabilities to meet business needs.
• Communicate business information and activities to department employees
• Prioritize work and projects to align with business priorities and resource constraints.
  
  

Activities

• Safety leadership and MSHA compliance
• Support Responsible Care program
• Manage daily warehouse operations across multiple locations, including receiving, storage, issuing, and material handling.
• Ensure standardization and alignment of processes across warehouse locations
• Operational performance and efficiency
• Provide support for Granger Stores utilization and ongoing operations
• Manage the Stores equipment fleet
• Interface with outside vendors to support warehouse operations, service levels, and equipment needs.
• Inventory management, accuracy, and control
• Oversee inventory replenishment strategy, ensuring appropriate governance, approvals, and master data quality in the ERP system.
• Lead inventory accuracy, governance, and lifecycle management, including ABC classification, cycle counting, and obsolescence mitigation.
• Research and resolve stores account variances
• Ensure integrity, governance, and optimization of warehouse systems (ERP, inventory management systems, scanning, and automation tools)
• Budget and resource management
• Compile, manage, and track the department budget.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance related to inventory valuation and working capital
• Balance Stores inventory strategy with working capital strategy
• Drive continuous improvement and operational accountability
• Develop and implement warehouse strategy, including layout optimization, storage improvements, and material flow efficiency
• Facilitate problem solving and improvements
• Establish, monitor, and report warehouse KPIs, driving action plans to address gaps
• Cross-functional coordination and support
• Communicate and collaborate across department functions (e.g., Procurement, Maintenance, Operations).
  
  

Skill, Capability And Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive warehouse, materials management, or supply chain experience in an industrial, mining, or manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, preferably including supervision of supervisors and a union workforce
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or professional certification preferred
  
  

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.