Materials Operations Manager at Vaco, LLC
Irvine, CA 92602
About the Job
Materials Operations Manager
Vaco is conducting a confidential search for a highly skilled Materials Operations Manager on behalf of a prominent company located in the Greater Irvine Area. This key leadership role provides an opportunity to oversee and optimize material management processes within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will ensure that all material-related activities are aligned with the company’s operational goals and customer expectations.
Compensation:
- The role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with department heads to assess material requirements and supply needs across the organization.
- Manage the procurement process by purchasing materials and supplies that meet specified criteria and quality standards.
- Oversee and refine procedures for receiving and warehousing materials to ensure efficient operations.
- Direct the distribution of materials throughout the organization, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to various departments.
- Monitor and control inventory levels to maintain an optimal balance, particularly in emergency situations.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of materials management professionals, providing guidance and support to enhance their performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating terms to secure the best possible agreements.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of procurement activities, material quantities, and specifications.
- Assist in the development of accurate forecasts to anticipate future material needs and support strategic planning.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in materials management, with a strong background in overseeing procurement, receiving, and distribution activities.
- Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and inventory control systems.
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and aligning material supply with organizational demands.
- Familiarity with GlobalShop or similar inventory management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- A strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is required.
Additional Information:
- This is a confidential search for a role based in the Greater Irvine Area. Exact details regarding the location and specific company information will be provided to candidates who are shortlisted.
- The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and the ability to drive continuous improvement in material management practices.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
