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Materials Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Supply chain and operations employers regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it a strong target for candidates pursuing permanent U.S. residency.
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Materials Manager
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is responsible for leading all material planning, transportation, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and material handling activities within the plant. This role ensures uninterrupted production flow through effective materials management while achieving inventory, freight, delivery, and cost performance objectives. The Materials Manager is accountable for department KPIs, supplier performance, customer satisfaction, compliance with quality standards, and the efficient management of personnel, processes, and resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Materials Planning & Inventory Management
- Establish and maintain database parameters for Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and related production planning systems.
- Manage and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM) database, including engineering changes, effective date implementation, and new product launches.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Analyze inventory trends and submit obsolescence claims when appropriate.
- Develop and manage annual inventory and freight budgets in alignment with company profit objectives.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all materials-related records and inventory transactions.
Supplier Management
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, packaging, and service requirements.
- Document and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, packaging compliance, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate supplier-related corrective action activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational and customer requirements.
Logistics, Transportation & Customer Service
- Oversee inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Manage customer schedule fluctuations and coordinate recovery plans for premium freight costs when applicable.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce transportation, packaging, material handling, and inventory costs.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships through consistent delivery performance and effective communication.
- Monitor daily transportation metrics, including truckload performance and freight efficiency.
Receiving, Shipping & Materials Operations
- Establish and maintain standardized procedures, documentation, and controls for receiving, shipping, storage, and material movement activities.
- Ensure accurate reporting and resolution of receiving discrepancies.
- Maintain effective control of customer shipments and related documentation.
- Oversee returnable container management, including tracking, damage reporting, repairs, and inventory control.
- Ensure materials are stored and handled in accordance with operational and safety requirements.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop Materials Floor Supervisors, material handlers, and other assigned personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development programs.
- Establish departmental goals, action plans, and performance expectations.
- Monitor departmental productivity and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce indirect labor costs.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable BOS, IATF, company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of all material handling equipment.
- Verify timely licensing, certification, and training requirements for employees operating material handling equipment.
- Maintain storage, racking, warehouse, dock, and material handling safety standards.
- Document safety incidents, property damage occurrences, and corrective actions.
- Oversee maintenance and evaluation of all material handling and dock equipment.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, track, and report weekly and monthly Materials Department KPIs.
- Measure and analyze department performance against established goals.
- Monitor production downtime related to material handling and replenishment processes and implement corrective actions to reduce disruptions.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives focused on freight, packaging, material handling, inventory optimization, and departmental expenses.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
- Previous leadership experience managing supervisors and hourly employees.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, production planning, and logistics operations.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing and familiarity with IATF 16949 requirements preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Materials Manager
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is responsible for leading all material planning, transportation, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and material handling activities within the plant. This role ensures uninterrupted production flow through effective materials management while achieving inventory, freight, delivery, and cost performance objectives. The Materials Manager is accountable for department KPIs, supplier performance, customer satisfaction, compliance with quality standards, and the efficient management of personnel, processes, and resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Materials Planning & Inventory Management
- Establish and maintain database parameters for Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and related production planning systems.
- Manage and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM) database, including engineering changes, effective date implementation, and new product launches.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Analyze inventory trends and submit obsolescence claims when appropriate.
- Develop and manage annual inventory and freight budgets in alignment with company profit objectives.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all materials-related records and inventory transactions.
Supplier Management
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, packaging, and service requirements.
- Document and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, packaging compliance, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate supplier-related corrective action activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational and customer requirements.
Logistics, Transportation & Customer Service
- Oversee inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Manage customer schedule fluctuations and coordinate recovery plans for premium freight costs when applicable.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce transportation, packaging, material handling, and inventory costs.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships through consistent delivery performance and effective communication.
- Monitor daily transportation metrics, including truckload performance and freight efficiency.
Receiving, Shipping & Materials Operations
- Establish and maintain standardized procedures, documentation, and controls for receiving, shipping, storage, and material movement activities.
- Ensure accurate reporting and resolution of receiving discrepancies.
- Maintain effective control of customer shipments and related documentation.
- Oversee returnable container management, including tracking, damage reporting, repairs, and inventory control.
- Ensure materials are stored and handled in accordance with operational and safety requirements.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop Materials Floor Supervisors, material handlers, and other assigned personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development programs.
- Establish departmental goals, action plans, and performance expectations.
- Monitor departmental productivity and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce indirect labor costs.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable BOS, IATF, company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of all material handling equipment.
- Verify timely licensing, certification, and training requirements for employees operating material handling equipment.
- Maintain storage, racking, warehouse, dock, and material handling safety standards.
- Document safety incidents, property damage occurrences, and corrective actions.
- Oversee maintenance and evaluation of all material handling and dock equipment.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, track, and report weekly and monthly Materials Department KPIs.
- Measure and analyze department performance against established goals.
- Monitor production downtime related to material handling and replenishment processes and implement corrective actions to reduce disruptions.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives focused on freight, packaging, material handling, inventory optimization, and departmental expenses.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
- Previous leadership experience managing supervisors and hourly employees.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, production planning, and logistics operations.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing and familiarity with IATF 16949 requirements preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Materials Manager
Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
If your logistics or supply chain degree is from outside the U.S., get it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before your employer starts the PERM process. An unverified foreign degree can stall labor certification.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data filtered for Materials Manager job titles to identify employers with a demonstrated history of PERM filings. Aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturers file most frequently for this occupation.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Materials Manager roles filtered by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. It surfaces companies already familiar with PERM requirements for supply chain and procurement roles.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting offers
EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in materials management. If you hold only a bachelor's, confirm with the employer whether they'll file under EB-3, which has a lower educational bar.
Negotiate PERM timeline expectations during the offer stage
Ask hiring managers directly whether they have an immigration attorney on retainer and how long their typical PERM process takes. First-time sponsors can take 12 to 18 months longer than employers who file regularly.
Verify your prevailing wage classification before PERM begins
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Materials Manager roles in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and ZIP code to verify the wage level before your employer submits the application.
Green Card Materials Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Materials Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Materials Manager positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive experience in materials management or supply chain, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can mean shorter wait times for some nationalities.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file at any time after PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process typically takes two to four years, compared to an H-1B visa which can be approved in a few months but requires renewal and has no permanence.
What does the PERM process involve for a Materials Manager position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL showing that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role at the offered wage. This requires a formal recruitment period, job postings, and documentation of all applicants reviewed. USCIS then reviews the I-140 immigrant petition once DOL certifies the application. The entire process must be completed before you can file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a Materials Manager for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Materials Manager roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history. Not every job posting will state sponsorship explicitly, so targeting companies with prior PERM filings in supply chain and operations roles is the most reliable way to identify employers who understand the process and are willing to bear the cost.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers can begin the PERM labor certification process for you while you hold H-1B or another nonimmigrant work status. Filing early matters because priority dates for some nationalities can mean multi-year waits before you can adjust status. Starting PERM as soon as possible protects your place in the queue, even if you won't be eligible to file I-485 for years.