Materials & Logistics Manager

Description

AKG North American Ops, Inc. is seeking a Materials & Logistics Manager to lead all material movements, inventory management, warehouse strategies, and production planning within the plant and associated warehouses. Oversees logistics, scheduling, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory, reliable production flow, and on-time delivery to customers. Drives continuous improvement in material flow, planning accuracy, and warehouse utilization while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards. 

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in logistics, inventory, and planning operations.

2. Develop and manage warehouse strategies, including space utilization, layout, and 3PL operations.

3. Oversee inbound, internal, and outbound material movements, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and safety.

4. Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions for discrepancies.

5. Lead production planning and scheduling across departments to align demand, materials, and capacity.

6. Establish KPIs for inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, and on-time delivery, and report results regularly.

7. Ensure SAP system transactions (TRs, TOs, receipts, shipments, production orders) are timely and accurate.

8. Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material and scheduling conflicts.

9. Attend daily/weekly production and management review meetings to provide updates and align activities.

10. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and requirements set forth in AKG’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

11. Regular physical attendance is a requirement of this position. Refer to AKG attendance policy in the Information Handbook for

Employees.

Secondary Functions: 

1. Meet with employees and suppliers to review present and future needs. 

2. Assist employees, as needed, with their assigned duties to ensure department goals are achieved. 

3. Perform monthly inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain >98% accuracy. 

4. Review, evaluate, and develop assigned employees consistently throughout the year. Provide annual written performance reviews. 

5. Assign new employees to experienced trainers and ensure onboarding is effective. 

6. Assist HR with interviewing, hiring, and termination decisions as needed. 

7. Participate in continuous improvement projects for logistics and planning processes.

Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to sit (50%) and walk (50%) of the time. May be required to bend, stoop, pull, push, twist, and turn.

2. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (10% of the time).

3. Must be able to use pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment as needed.

4. Must use safety equipment such as steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses when in the plant.

Work Environment:Manufacturing and warehouse environment with occasional office work

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has full supervisory responsibility for the following functions and their respective leaders:

· Inventory Management Supervisor – overseeing cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and warehouse system transactions.

· Material Handling Supervisor – leading forklift drivers, warehouse material movers, and staging operations.

· Shipping Manager – responsible for inbound/outbound logistics, packaging, and carrier management.

· Master Scheduler – managing the master production schedule and aligning demand with capacity and materials.

· Production Planner / Data Analyst – responsible for detailed production planning, order tracking, and reporting analytics to support decision-making.

The Logistics & Planning Manager is accountable for performance management, coaching, and development of these direct reports, and ensures that all teams work in alignment with AKG’s operational, safety, and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business, or equivalent experience.

2. 5+ years of experience in logistics, materials management, or production planning, including supervisory responsibility.

3. Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP WM, MM, PP modules preferred).

4. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

5. Must be available and able to work the agreed upon shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling processes.

2. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

4. Ability to organize warehouse, inventory, and planning paperwork.

5. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel pivot tables and database management.

6. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate teams.

7. Ability to document, improve, and train on best practices and processes.

8. Forklift certification preferred.

9. Ability to multi-task while meeting department goals

Why Join Us

At AKG, we are committed to operational excellence, safety, and innovation. We value team leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement to ensure success for our employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Disclaimer

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

AKG North American Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.