Materials Manager

- Now Hiring: MATERIALS MANAGER

- Location: Greater Los Angeles, CA.

- The position offers an annual base salary starting from $110K, in addition to company benefits. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s alignment with the role.

Roldan Executive Search Group has been exclusively retained by a fast-growing, high-performance player in the Consumer Products Industry that is constantly innovating.

The Materials Manager will be part of a team that play a critical role in supporting operations and ongoing expansion, as a key contributor to the operations and supply chain team, you will drive end-to-end planning activities from client demand forecasting to raw material procurement ensuring service excellence, cost optimization, and operational continuity.

We are seeking a highly analytical, results-driven, Hands-On Materials Manager to play a critical role in aligning customer demand with production execution and supply chain efficiency. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong ownership, and has a proven track record of optimizing planning, procurement, and inventory processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Demand Planning

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on customer requirements, historical data, and market trends to ensure optimal service levels.

2. Production Planning

Translate demand signals into actionable production plans, balancing capacity, lead times, and operational constraints.

3. Order Processing & Management

Oversee the end-to-end order lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate order entry, tracking, and fulfillment.

4. Raw Materials Purchasing

Strategically source and procure raw materials, ensuring availability while optimizing cost, quality, and supplier performance.

5. Purchase Order Requisition & Placement

Generate, review, and manage purchase orders in alignment with production and inventory requirements.

6. Inventory Control & Accuracy

Work closely with Warehouse on maintaining optimal inventory levels, drive cycle count programs, and ensure high levels of inventory accuracy across all materials.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.

8. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline planning and procurement processes, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain performance.

Requirements

1. Experience

Minimum of 7+ years of progressive supply chain manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a supply chain / planning / buying leadership or management role within a chemical, liquids, pharmaceutical, food processing, or other regulated process-manufacturing environment.

2. Industry Experience

Direct experience working in a manufacturing facility with chemical compounding, liquids, food processing, or similar batch-processing manufacturing. Experience with chemicals compounds for the human care is highly desirable.

3. Chemical Manufacturing Knowledge

Strong understanding of the supply chain for batch manufacturing processes, chemical compounds, raw material handling, mixing and compounding operations.

4. Analytical Skills

Exceptional ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions.

5. Organizational Strength

Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

6. Communication & Leadership

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

7. Problem-Solving Mindset

Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mentality.

8. Systems & Computer Skills

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing reporting systems. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.

9. Language Skills

Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish is required (spoken and written).

10. Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a critical leadership role, please send your updated resume to Ricardo Lopez - Vice President, Roldan Executive Search Group - Sign in to view email and write: "MATERIALS MANAGER – Los Angeles" in the subject line.