What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Waters Business Consulting Group, LLC?
Are you an experienced Materials Manager with a strong background in inventory control, purchasing, and supplier management in a regulated manufacturing or aerospace environment? Do you thrive in hands-on roles, where you can build and improve processes for materials handling, traceability, and compliance? Do you have a “can do” attitude and take responsibility and pride in your work? If so, this opportunity might be a great fit for you.
A growing FAA-regulated aerospace company is looking for a Materials Manager to take ownership of inventory management, procurement, and vendor coordination. This role is critical to ensuring materials are available, properly tracked, and compliant with industry regulations, supporting both production and repair operations.
This position is confidential, and more details about the company will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Sound like you? Then we would love to talk!
ABOUT YOU
You’re a detail-focused materials professional with a proactive approach to inventory control and process improvement. You know how to build effective processes for tracking, receiving, and storing materials, and you understand the importance of traceability and documentation—especially in regulated industries like aerospace. You’re comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams, and you thrive on keeping materials flowing efficiently in support of customer commitments. Whether you’re setting up a new warehouse or fine-tuning existing processes, you bring structure and control to everything you do.
Responsibilities
- Oversee materials, inventory, and procurement processes to ensure accuracy, availability, and compliance.
- Develop and enforce inventory control procedures, including labeling, traceability, and storage for different material types.
- Manage the purchase order process, working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate pricing and lead times.
- Implement cycle counts, inventory audits, and barcode tracking systems to improve efficiency.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to forecast material needs.
- Maintain compliance with FAA traceability requirements, ensuring all materials have proper documentation.
- Support the company’s facility relocation, ensuring materials are transferred efficiently and properly stored in the new location.
- Assist with supplier audits, vendor onboarding, and contract renewals to optimize sourcing.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline material handling and reduce waste.
What We’re Looking For
- 3-7 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain roles
- Background in aerospace, aviation, or another regulated manufacturing industry preferred
- Strong understanding of traceability requirements, FAA compliance, and inventory documentation
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory tracking software (barcode/QR system experience a plus)
- Hands-on experience with procurement, receiving, warehouse operations, and supplier management
- Ability to develop and enforce processes for inventory accuracy and materials tracking
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience supporting a facility move or new warehouse setup is highly desirable
- Must be on-site in Chandler, AZ
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Growing aerospace company providing high-quality PMA parts and MRO services to airlines and aviation customers worldwide. With a focus on safety, innovation, and customer service, we are expanding into a new facility in Chandler, AZ, and looking for a strong Materials Manager to help us build best-in-class materials processes to support our growth.
INTERESTED?
If this sounds like you, please send your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience to resumes@watersbusinessconsulting.com
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
