Materials Manager
NOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Leadership & Strategy
Supply Chain & Materials Leadership
Financial Ownership
Operational Excellence
People Leadership
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Behavioral Competencies
Technical Competencies
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Leadership & Strategy
- Support the execution of operational strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across supply chain and site leadership
- Act as a key partner in addressing supply chain challenges and supporting broader operational initiatives
Supply Chain & Materials Leadership
- Oversee and guide supply chain activities including procurement, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
- Work closely with production teams to align materials planning with schedules and forecasts
- Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvements
Financial Ownership
- Support delivery of site-level financial performance, including budget development, cost control, and margin improvement
- Monitor and drive reductions in labor, material, and overhead costs
- Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency initiatives
- Support capital investment planning and ROI-driven decision-making
Operational Excellence
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain using Lean principles
- Help establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards
- Drive root cause problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and warehousing
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams (operations + materials/supply chain)
- Experience with full P&L or site-level financial responsibility strongly preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Proven ability to lead at both strategic and tactical levels
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven operations
- Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership & Accountability
- Strategic Execution
- Influence & Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
Technical Competencies
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
- Financial & Cost Management
- Production Planning & ERP Systems
JOB SUMMARY
Materials Manager
NOV
Houston
2 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Materials Manager