Are you the type of leader who can spot a potential supply disruption before it happens and solve it before production skips a beat?

If so, this Materials Manager opportunity could be your next career move. You'll own inventory strategy, supplier coordination, warehouse operations, and team leadership, helping ensure seamless material flow while driving improvements in cost, efficiency, and service performance. Come join the Fluidra team in Sparks, MD.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end flow of materials required to support manufacturing and distribution operations, including inventory management, warehouse/material handling activities, and purchasing coordination.

This role ensures material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels, minimizing total cost, and improving supplier performance. The Materials Manager plays a key role in balancing service level, cost efficiency, and inventory investment through effective planning, procurement execution, and continuous improvement.

This position operates at a hands-on managerial level and is accountable for both tactical execution and functional leadership within materials and purchasing activities. Additionally, you will: 

Materials & Inventory Management

• Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, and distribution of materials supporting manufacturing and shipping operations
• Maintain inventory accuracy above 99% through disciplined transaction control and cycle counting
• Manage WIP, raw materials, and finished goods inventory to support production schedules
• Establish and maintain min/max levels and safety stock strategies based on demand and lead times
• Reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolete/scrap material through proactive planning
• Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and internal material flow using Lean principles
• Ensure accurate ERP/WMS system usage for all inventory movements and reporting

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination (Integrated Procurement Function)

• Create, release, and manage purchase orders for production and indirect materials as needed
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with production schedules
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery reliability, quality, and responsiveness
• Resolve shortages, late deliveries, and material discrepancies in collaboration with vendors
• Support sourcing activities by obtaining quotes and comparing supplier pricing and lead times
• Partner with Procurement/Finance to support cost reduction initiatives and spend optimization
• Maintain awareness of supplier lead times and proactively adjust ordering strategies

Production & Planning Support

• Collaborate with Production Planning to align material availability with production requirements
• Support demand planning through inventory analysis and usage trends
• Communicate material constraints or risks impacting production schedules
• Assist in expediting critical materials to prevent line disruptions

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise materials/warehouse personnel including hiring, training, and performance management
• Establish standard work, job responsibilities, and accountability structures
• Conduct performance reviews, approve timecards, and support employee development
• Foster a safe, disciplined, and performance-driven team environment
• Identify training gaps and implement cross-training and skill development programs

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead 5S and Lean initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and material flow
• Reduce receiving lead times and improve internal logistics performance
• Identify and implement process improvements in inventory accuracy and purchasing workflows
• Track and report KPIs including inventory turns, stock accuracy, supplier performance, and material availability
• Execute corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce all company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe material handling practices
• Conduct safety coaching and proactively address hazards in warehouse and material areas

WHAT WE SEEK

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Experience with purchasing, PO management, or supplier coordination required
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and WMS platforms
• Understanding of inventory control principles, supplier lead times, and production scheduling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and work in warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Expected salary range is $115,000 - $130,000. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.

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