External: Material Management Lead

The Impact You'll Make As our Material Management Lead (Contract) you will coordinate and drive the E2E material flow between Warehouse, IBL, OBL and Production, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, disciplined replenishment and continuous improvement. The role will act as the CTM-level focal point for RM, WIP and FG material flow, including perpetual count, cycle counting, discrepancy analysis, RCA and implementation of material-flow improvement projects. What You’ll Be Doing Lead end-to-end material management across Warehouse, Inbound Logistics (IBL), Outbound Logistics (OBL), and Production to ensure uninterrupted material availability and operational excellence. Drive inventory accuracy, control, and governance of Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG) through robust inventory management processes. Develop and optimize lean material-flow systems, including Supermarkets, Kanban, FIFO, replenishment models, and Point-of-Use supply solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.Lead cycle counting, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution activities, ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with inventory control standards. Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate material shortages, inventory variances, and recurring supply chain disruptions. Champion continuous improvement initiatives by tracking key material management KPIs, leading cross-functional projects, and collaborating with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Logistics, and Production teams to enhance end-to-end performance. What We're Looking For 6–8 years of experience in Material Management, Warehouse Operations, Production Logistics, and Inventory Control within a manufacturing environment. BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, with strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes. Proven expertise in warehouse management, inventory accuracy, stock control, and material flow optimization to support uninterrupted production. Hands-on experience in material planning, replenishment systems, production logistics, and lean material management practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Warehouse, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain functions. What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. Our Commitment to Transparency Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Want to know more? Please visit our F AQ Pag e . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.