Materials Manager

📍 Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate, Chonburi, Thailand

💼 Full-time

🌏 Industry: Industrial Manufacturing & Engineered Solutions

💰 Competitive Compensation Package with Base Salary up to 85,000 THB/monthly base salary exclude other benefits

Company Brief

Our client is a global leader in engineered solutions and industrial manufacturing, serving customers across multiple industries including industrial equipment, transportation, healthcare, technology infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

With more than 70 years of industry expertise and operations spanning over 80 countries worldwide, the company is recognized for its strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As part of its continued growth in Asia-Pacific, the Thailand operation is seeking a talented Materials Manager to lead supply chain and materials operations while supporting future business expansion.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead the end-to-end Materials and Supply Chain function for the Thailand manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working closely with regional Supply Chain leadership, this role will play a key part in driving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, inventory optimization, and supplier performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional looking to gain exposure across Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Import & Export Operations, Supplier Development, and Regional Supply Chain Management within a multinational manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Materials function, covering Order Fulfillment & Supply Planning, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development, Warehouse Management, Customs Compliance, and Commodity Analysis
• Drive demand planning, material planning, production planning, and procurement activities
• Ensure on-time delivery performance and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with customers, business units, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
• Lead supplier development, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization programs
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and support business growth
• Manage warehouse operations, inventory control, and inventory optimization
• Oversee import/export operations, customs compliance, and BOI-related activities
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, supplier capacity, and material availability
• Support supplier quality improvement and technical development initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials team to achieve operational and business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
• 8-10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Planning, Procurement, or Logistics
• Strong experience in local & overseas procurement, material planning, inventory control, production planning, warehouse management, import/export operations, and BOI activities
• Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, import/export compliance, and international trade processes
• Proven track record in supplier development, strategic sourcing, and supplier management
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain technologies
• Regional or international supply chain exposure is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Results-driven professional with a strong customer-focused mindset

Benefits

• Join a globally recognized multinational manufacturing organization
• Lead the entire Materials & Supply Chain function in Thailand
• Work closely with regional and global supply chain leadership teams
• Gain exposure across Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, Customs, and Supplier Management
• Opportunity to drive business growth and supply chain transformation initiatives
• Regional collaboration within a multinational environment
• High-visibility role with strong business impact
• Competitive salary package, bonus, and additional allowances

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