About this Materials Manager role at Johnson Electric
Join Our Team as a Materials Manager at Johnson Electric!
Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $115,000-125,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
As our next Materials Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of managing material control, inventory systems, logistics operations, and shipping/receiving activities. Your expertise in supply chain management, inventory optimization, and logistics operations will be critical in ensuring material availability, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost-effective execution of supply chain activities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
- Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
- Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Lead and manage material control, inventory management, shipping, and receiving operations
• Drive inventory optimization while ensuring uninterrupted production support
• Coach and develop supervisors and direct reports to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Collaborate with Operations and department leaders to meet business and budget goals
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, service, quality, and compliance
• Manage raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventories while maintaining FIFO practices
• Minimize transportation and logistics costs for inbound and outbound shipments
• Coordinate supplier returns, hold areas, and dunnage management activities
• Maintain supplier performance reporting and supply chain records
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, customs brokers, and transportation carriers
• Monitor EDI transactions, ASN processes, and customer shipping requirements
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer standards
What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Computer Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and logistics processes
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably CMS ERP
• Strong computer and data management skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset
Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of EDI systems and ASN management
• Experience managing supplier performance programs
• Experience with customs, transportation, and international trade processes
• Continuous improvement or Lean supply chain experience
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What we offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
