Senior Manager, Materials Management & Supply Chain Execution

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Materials Management & Supply Chain Execution is responsible for driving material readiness, supplier execution, and supply continuity to support manufacturing schedules and business commitments.

This role partners closely with Supply Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability, manage shortages, and resolve execution risks. The ideal candidate is a hands-on supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, operational discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Management & Execution

• Manage day-to-day materials planning and execution to support manufacturing schedules and delivery commitments.

• Monitor material availability, inventory levels, and clean-to-build readiness to identify and mitigate supply risks.

• Track supplier commitments and drive on-time delivery against weekly, monthly, and quarterly requirements.

• Partner with Sourcing and suppliers to resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and minimize production disruptions.

• Coordinate material allocation and prioritization with Supply Planning during supply constraints.

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency, material flow, and execution processes.

Supplier Performance & Shortage Management

• Monitor supplier delivery performance, commit accuracy, and material readiness.

• Drive timely shortage identification, escalation, and resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure supplier recovery plans include clear actions, owners, and committed resolution dates.

• Partner with Sourcing to address recurring supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain visibility into material constraints and communicate potential impacts to manufacturing milestones.

Operational Performance & Analytics

• Track and report key performance indicators, including OTIF, supplier commit accuracy, material shortages, and inventory health.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify execution gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for material shortages and delivery misses.

• Develop clear operational reporting and dashboards to support timely decision-making.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen materials execution and operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Supply Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Logistics to align material availability with production requirements.

• Coordinate with suppliers to improve delivery predictability, transparency, and responsiveness.

• Support new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and infrastructure expansion activities.

• Proactively communicate supply risks, recovery plans, and execution status to stakeholders.

• Escalate critical issues with clear business impact and recommended actions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and support a team responsible for materials planning and execution activities.

• Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for operational deliverables.

• Coach team members on shortage management, supplier engagement, and execution best practices.

• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain operations, materials management, production planning, or supplier execution.

• Experience managing material shortages, supplier commitments, inventory, and manufacturing readiness.

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning processes.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive corrective actions.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve complex execution challenges.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Experience in data center infrastructure, hardware manufacturing, or high-tech supply chains.

• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Familiarity with S&OP, demand/supply planning, inventory optimization, and logistics.

• Experience developing operational dashboards and performance metrics.

• Previous team leadership or people management experience.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Improved supplier on-time delivery and commitment accuracy.

• Reduced material shortages and manufacturing disruptions.

• Improved material readiness against production milestones.

• Timely risk identification, escalation, and recovery execution.

• Increased supplier transparency and cross-functional execution efficiency.