Job Details

Position Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of materials planning, procurement strategy, inventory control, warehouse operations, and fulfillment coordination across multiple channels—including Amazon FBA, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale distribution. This role plays a key part in scaling supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in planning and execution, a systems-driven mindset, and the ability to lead high-performing teams through change and growth.

Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, Everware International supports a family of innovative companies dedicated to revolutionizing the culinary and foodservice industries. Our flagship brand, Cangshan Cutlery, epitomizes our commitment to crafting exquisite kitchen knives using premium materials and expert craftsmanship. Alongside Cangshan, our family includes respected entities like New Star Foodservice, Henry Foodservice Products, and our US manufacturing team at Austin Cutlery & Tool. Each of these contributes to our mission by crafting quality products and delivering an exceptional experience. We're an organization that values teamwork, excellence, and a growth mindset. We're looking for ‘A-players' to join our team. Interested candidates, please send resumes to ...@everwarenow.com.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are representative of key areas required for success in this role:

• Lead, manage, develop, and grow a team of professionals responsible for raw material and finished goods availability within the supply chain.
• Develop, communicate, and execute inventory and replenishment strategies to ensure product availability and fulfillment performance across all customer channels, including Amazon FBA.
• Proactively manage the Amazon FBA inventory lifecycle, including pre-positioning, replenishment scheduling, compliance with Amazon's requirements, and performance metrics.
• Drive scenario-based planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure resilience against supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to align inventory planning with promotional activity, product launches, and seasonal forecasts.
• Provide leadership in the use and optimization of ERP (SAP S/4HANA) and Advanced Supply Chain Planning systems, including the integration of tools such as warehouse management systems, label printing, and mobile shipping solutions.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Lead and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand and supply alignment and senior leadership visibility.
• Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish forecasting and demand consumption best practices, while joining the core team to drive implementation of tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI for scenario planning and performance analysis.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Administration preferred.
• APICS (ASCM) CPIM or CSCP certification is strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain management roles, ideally within consumer packaged goods or high-volume distribution environments.
• Proven experience managing Amazon FBA inventory and operations through Seller Central or similar platforms.
• Prior responsibility as a Master Scheduler or similar planning-focused role preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or S&OP processes at scale.
• Experience with negotiation and oversight of supply agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of ERP (SAP S/4HANA preferred), MRP, demand planning, and advanced supply chain planning systems.
• Demonstrated experience applying data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud) to drive supply chain decisions.
• Excellent decision-making capability with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly present recommendations, insights, and complex issues to cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Proven leadership skills in both direct team management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong change leadership skills with the ability to manage ambiguity, scale operations, and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong customer- and fulfillment-oriented mindset, with a commitment to accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.