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About the Role

The Materials Supervisor leads shipping and receiving, inventory management, production planning, procurement, and customer service. This role is accountable for maintaining the flow of materials and information needed to meet customer demand, support efficient operations, and optimize inventory. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, deep experience with ERP/MRP systems, and a proven track record of driving process improvements. This individual will lead supplier negotiations, manage supplier performance through scorecards and development programs, and support the implementation of system enhancements across the materials organization. The role directly impacts revenue realization, operational efficiency, on-time delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and inventory optimization through proactive coordination, planning leadership, and cross-functional execution management.

Responsibilities

Oversee all inventory management activities to ensure material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Develop and monitor inventory control processes to improve accuracy, reduce excess inventory, and minimize stockouts.
Analyze inventory trends, cycle count results, and key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Partner with operations to ensure inventory transactions are accurate and completed in accordance with established procedures.
Participate in daily operational management meetings and support team in communication of delivery risks, operational priorities, and customer-related concerns.
Lead procurement activities including supplier selection, purchasing, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
Negotiate favorable supplier agreements related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.
Maintain supplier scorecards to monitor supplier performance against key metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic sourcing and supplier development.
Lead production planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and order fulfillment activities to support customer requirements and manufacturing objectives.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Customer Service to align demand, capacity, and inventory availability.
Ensure timely and accurate movement of materials and finished goods while meeting customer quality and delivery expectations.
Monitor on-time delivery, freight performance, packaging costs, and material flow to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Resolve fulfillment challenges and customer delivery concerns to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP/MRP systems and related planning, purchasing, inventory management, and reporting processes.
Develop and utilize reports and tools and analytics to improve data accuracy, visibility, and operational performance.
Lead system enhancements, process improvements, and implementation activities.
Train and mentor team members on system utilization and best practices.
Lead, coach, and develop personnel across shipping, receiving, planning, inventory, and procurement functions.
Establish performance expectations and accountability through regular performance management activities.
Foster a culture of safety, problem solving, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer focus.
Monitor departmental KPIs and implement action plans to achieve operational objectives.
Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and documentation supporting the company’s QMS and ISO13485 requirements.
Support Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) activities, audit preparation, and compliance initiatives.
Ensure adherence to good documentation practices are site safety requirements.
Provide functional backup support across the materials organization as needed.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing shipping and receiving, inventory control, production planning, and/or procurement functions.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles, forecasting, production planning, and procurement processes.
Proven success leading supplier negotiations and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Significant experience utilizing and improving ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or major system improvement projects strongly preferred.
Experience with customer portals or sales management software preferred.
Experience in medical device manufacturing or similarly regulated industry preferred.
Customer Focus
Operational Ownership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
ERP & Systems Leadership
Business Acumen
Problem Solving & Escalation Management
Continuous Improvement
Decision Making
Effective Communication
Planning & Execution Discipline
Adaptability & Prioritization
Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight.
Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites on occasion.
This can include occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members and customers in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations.
Employee can work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.
Will have repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems
Microsoft packages
Power Bi
Customer portals
Sales management software
Medical device manufacturing
Regulated industry
Supply Chain Management
Business
Operations Management
Engineering

Location

850 Lime Hollow Rd. Cortland, NY 13045

Work Type

Onsite
Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$78,780-118,170

Benefits

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: recruiter@enerpac.com

About the Company

CORTLAND – Who we are? Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad Cortland Biomedical custom builds high-performance biomedical textile structures. The company applies over 40 years of experience in textile engineering and advanced fabric design methods to braid, knit and woven products that meet the demands of a diverse set of customers in the biomedical product space. The company also offers a full range of design, development and manufacturing services as well as a wide variety of biomedical materials. Never comfortable with the status quo, complex biomedical textile challenges are tackled with agility, credibility and curiosity.
Cortland Biomedical is wholly owned by Enerpac Tool Group.
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.
For further information on Cortland Biomedical, visit the Company's website at https://www.cortlandbiomedical.com
For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com
If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges and rewards for people on a global scale.

Equal Opportunity

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: recruiter@enerpac.com