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We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercialand industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitivegoods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, softwareand monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.\nWhether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!\nPosition Summary\nThe Materials Manager is responsible for leading all materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, stockroom operations, and inbound supply chain activities for the Kennesaw Controls Solutions business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted material availability while balancing inventory investment, supplier performance, and customer delivery requirements.\nReporting into site Plant Manager, the Materials Manager leads a team of buyers, planners, supervisors, and stockroom personnel while partnering closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Sourcing, and Corporate Procurement. The successful candidate will leverage ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and data analysis to drive material availability, improve inventory performance, support S&OP processes, and develop long-term supply chain strategies.\nThis role requires a hands-on supply chain leader who can analyze complex problems, make data-driven decisions, influence stakeholders across multiple functions, and continuously improve planning and procurement processes.\nAs A Materials Manager, You Will:\nLead all materials management, purchasing, planning, inventory control, stockroom, and inbound logistics activities for the Kennesaw facility.\nManage and develop a team of approximately 13 employees, including buyers, planners, supervisors, and stockroom personnel.\nServe as the primary site leader for materials planning and inventory strategy, ensuring uninterrupted supply to support customer demand and production requirements.\nPartner with Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align material planning activities with business objectives.\nUtilize Oracle and other ERP/MRP systems to manage demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and material flow.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory turns, forecast accuracy, customer service levels, supplier performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.\nWork closely with the S&OP organization to support demand planning, forecast reviews, capacity discussions, and long-range planning activities.\nCollaborate with Corporate Procurement and Global Sourcing teams to support supplier strategies, cost containment initiatives, inflation mitigation efforts, and supplier performance improvement.\nManage supplier relationships across domestic, international, and intercompany suppliers, including manufacturing operations in Mexico and Italy.\nAnalyze material requirements, supplier constraints, inventory trends, and operational risks to proactively prevent production disruptions.\nLead efforts to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining appropriate service levels.\nSupport and develop Kanban, pull systems, consignment programs, and other lean material replenishment strategies.\nMonitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory turns, supplier delivery performance, material shortages, backlog reduction, forecast attainment, and customer service metrics.\nPresent material planning strategies, business updates, and performance metrics to site and senior leadership teams.\nRequired Education, Experience & Skills\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n5+ years of experience in materials management, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, purchasing, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.\nExperience leading teams within purchasing, planning, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations.\nStrong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for supply planning, inventory management, forecasting, and procurement activities.\nWorking knowledge of Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Infor, or similar ERP platforms.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed business decisions.\nExperience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or demand planning processes.\nExperience working cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and supplier partners.\nAbility to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.\nLegal work authorization in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.\nAbility to travel approximately 5%.\nPreferred Education, Experience & Skills\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.\nCertified Purchasing Manager (CPM), APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.\nExperience leading materials organizations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.\nExperience with Oracle ERP systems.\nExperience implementing planning improvements, inventory optimization initiatives, Kanban replenishment systems, or lean materials management processes.\nExperience managing global supplier relationships and intercompany supply networks.\nDemonstrated success improving inventory turns, reducing shortages, minimizing excess inventory, and enhancing supplier performance.\n\nLocation and Onsite Presence:\nThis position is primarily onsite at our manufacturing facility located at 1065 Big Shanty Road NW in Kennesaw, GA, conveniently located across from Kennesaw State University and just minutes from I-75. As the successful candidate becomes established in the role and demonstrates strong performance, there may be flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement. Any hybrid schedule will be determined based on business needs, job responsibilities, and individual performance.\nOur Commitment to Our People\nAcross the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’swhy everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.\nOur employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.\nFlexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.\nTogether, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heatingand refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!\nOur Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging\nAt Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.\nWork Authorization\nCopeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCopeland is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. 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