Materials Manager

About the role

As Materials Manager you will lead planning, inventory and supplier management activities to ensure uninterrupted production at Nestlé’s pet‑food manufacturing plant in Fairburn, GA. You will be responsible for maintaining material availability, optimizing inventory levels and guiding a team that supports the flow of raw materials into the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Lead materials management activities to guarantee raw materials and ingredients are available for production schedules.
• Manage inventory levels while balancing service, cost and working‑capital objectives.
• Partner with internal procurement teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance, negotiate agreements and resolve material‑related issues.
• Analyze market trends, inventory data and material costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Utilize ERP and inventory management systems for planning, purchasing and reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, inventory control or related fields.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing a team.
• Ability to work occasional outside normal business hours to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Experience using inventory management systems.

What we offer

• Performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package.
• 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits.