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Materials Management Consultant

Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: Remote

Travel Expectations: Less than 10%

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)

Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You'll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business.  Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

In this role, you will: 

Production Readiness Management

• Serve as the primary owner for production readiness across multiple manufacturing operations and production lines.
• Continuously assess the alignment between production schedules, procurement plans, inventory levels, and supplier commitments.
• Identify potential gaps in material availability and escalate risks before they impact manufacturing schedules.
• Lead cross-functional readiness reviews to ensure all required materials are available to support upcoming production plans.

Materials Planning & Inventory Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels, material consumption, and replenishment plans to support production requirements.
• Validate material availability against future production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Work closely with procurement, operations, and suppliers to resolve shortages and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans when inventory or supplier constraints threaten production commitments.

Scheduling & Supplier Coordination

• Support management of the production schedule and ensure alignment with material supply requirements.
• Coordinate production-related requirements with external suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
• Monitor supplier lead times, production capacity, and delivery performance.
• Ensure schedule changes are communicated effectively throughout the supply chain network.

Change Management & Issue Resolution

• Own change log management for production schedule modifications and material planning adjustments.
• Investigate schedule disruptions, supply shortages, and operational bottlenecks.
• Facilitate resolution of critical production issues by coordinating efforts across planning, procurement, operations, and supplier teams.
• Drive accountability among stakeholders to ensure risks and action items are resolved promptly.

Capacity & Risk Management

• Evaluate supplier and operational capacity to support future production requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks across material sourcing, printing, labeling, packaging, and production processes.
• Track and report production readiness metrics, inventory risks, and service-level performance.
• Develop proactive mitigation strategies to address emerging supply chain challenges.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze planning and supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms to improve production visibility.
• Drive process improvements that increase responsiveness, reduce shortages, and improve schedule reliability.
• Support manufacturing expansion initiatives, production ramp-ups, and operational scaling efforts. 

Who You Are: 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, production planning, supply chain operations, scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience managing complex production schedules and material requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning, procurement processes, and production operations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and drive resolution across multiple functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, or industrial production environments.
• Experience working with external suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Consulting experience leading operational improvement initiatives. 

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.      

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more.  Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.  

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits. 

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses.  Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? 

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. 

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