Materials Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. Were all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support — its to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planets most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

As the Materials Manager, you will oversee all aspects of inventory control to ensure a steady flow of materials for production needs. Under the guidance of the Plant Manager, you will manage inventory control staff, coordinate supply chain activities, maintain vendor relationships, and optimize inventory levels.

You Will:

Maintain high performance standards for customer shipments.

Manage shipping, receiving, planning, and inventory control staff.

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to improve material control, reduce costs, and enhance processes.

Plan and coordinate cost-effective procurement, inventory control, and quality control of production materials.

Ensure delivery and balanced inventory levels to avoid out-of-stock issues and support production schedules.

Establish and maintain optimal inventory turns, eliminating backorders and past-due backlogs.

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to forecast new product timelines and maintain a rolling 90-day inventory forecast to manage stock levels and cash flow.

Lead Planning personnel in using a Master Production Schedule and Material Requirements Planning System.

Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices, ensuring conformance with company policies.

Assign procurement tasks to team members and arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

You Have:

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lean or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting business and technical documents.

Capacity to present information to various audiences.

Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis and geometry.

Experience with ERP systems, database software, internet tools, and Microsoft 365.

Ability to travel about 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave

10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.