Manager, Materials Management - Memphis
About this role
Managing the critical materials needed to build and operate massive supercomputer clusters requires robust logistical infrastructure and leadership. The Materials Management organization handles everything from incoming receipts and storage to inventory accuracy, ensuring that data center operations run with high efficiency and precision.
This role involves directing a multi-level team across four shift patterns to support continuous, round-the-clock operations. The person stepping into this position will oversee day-to-day fulfillment, distribution, and storage activities while driving continuous improvement and strategic business metrics.
Ideal candidates thrive in a flat, highly motivated organization and possess a strong work ethic. Someone who excels here is adaptable to rapid changes, capable of hands-on problem-solving, and committed to maintaining safety standards like zero OSHA recordables while guiding a diverse workforce.
What you will do
- Manage daily activities across four shift patterns supporting 24/7 operations, including scheduling, timecard compliance, and supply ordering.
- Develop business strategies, metrics, and goals aligned with organizational needs to guide fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
- Assess employee performance, provide feedback, mentor direct reports, and resolve conflicts through corrective actions or performance plans.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, quality standards such as AS9100, and environmental controls for stored materials.
- Oversee inventory management functions including incoming receipt, acceptance, storage, routine cycle counting, and issuance of parts.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and inventory accuracy to meet internal and external audit requirements.
- Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper FIFO stock rotation for a wide variety of hardware and parts.
What you need
- Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience, bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or 9+ years of experience in material or production planning, purchasing, distribution, operations, supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
- Ability to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
- Availability to provide 24/7 on-call support during emergency situations.
- Physical capability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
- Willingness to work onsite in Memphis, TN or Southaven, MS, with up to 20% domestic travel as required.
Nice to have
- APICS certification, specifically CPIM or CSCP
- Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment
- Previous experience with capital planning and management
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is based in Memphis, TN and requires being onsite. Remote work is not considered.
What are the shift and availability expectations?
The manager oversees a multi-level organization across four shift patterns that support 24/7 operations. Candidates must be able to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed, along with providing 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations.
What travel is associated with the position?
The position may require domestic travel up to 20% as needed.