Materials Manager - 1st Shift at Bentley Welding Inc. in Greeley, CO

Description

About Bentley Mission Critical

Bentley Mission Critical manufactures factory-built infrastructure for the world’s most demanding data centers. From our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Greeley, Colorado, we engineer, fabricate, and test complete modular data center systems — pre-integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a controlled factory environment to deliver projects 30–50% faster than traditional construction. Our customers include hyperscale, AI/GPU compute, colocation, and enterprise data center operators. We don’t build projects — we manufacture products, and we do it quality-driven, on time, every time.

We are growing fast, and our people are the reason. This role exists to make sure that as we scale, we stay a place where skilled, motivated people want to build their careers.

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, coordination, and control of materials and inventory to support manufacturing operations at Bentley Mission Critical. This position ensures that the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

The Materials Manager will lead material planning, purchasing coordination, inventory management, warehouse operations, and supplier relationships while working closely with Production, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance. This individual will establish and maintain efficient processes that minimize material shortages, reduce excess inventory, improve inventory accuracy, and support overall operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills who can balance day-to-day material requirements with long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

*Must be 18 years or older to apply*

Key Responsibilities

Materials Planning & Procurement

• Oversee material planning and procurement activities to support production schedules and project requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure materials are ordered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Project Management to forecast material needs and identify potential shortages.
• Develop purchasing strategies that align with production demand, lead times, and budget expectations.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Establish purchasing procedures and approval processes to maintain consistency and cost control.

Inventory Management & Control

• Oversee inventory levels to ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Establish and maintain inventory control procedures, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the company's ERP or inventory management system.
• Monitor inventory turns, material usage, shortages, and obsolete inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, reduce carrying costs, and minimize material waste.
• Ensure materials are properly received, identified, stored, and issued to production.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms when appropriate.
• Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to reduce risk and improve cost efficiency.
• Address supplier delays, quality concerns, and material shortages proactively.

Production & Cross-Department Coordination

• Partner with Production and Project Management to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules and project timelines.
• Communicate material shortages, delayed shipments, and potential production disruptions.
• Coordinate with Engineering regarding bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, engineering changes, and material substitutions.
• Work with Finance to monitor material costs, purchasing budgets, and inventory valuation.
• Establish clear communication processes between purchasing, receiving, inventory, and production teams.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and support materials, purchasing, and warehouse personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, supplier performance, material availability, and purchasing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, and procurement processes.
• Implement standardized procedures that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support company growth.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient materials and warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in both an office environment and a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility and warehouse for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and occasionally climb stairs or ladders as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in manufacturing areas.
• Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and leadership in both office and manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability Insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bentley Mission Critical is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a materials, purchasing, inventory, or warehouse team.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material planning, procurement processes, and supplier management.
• Experience working with ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, bills of materials (BOMs), inventory reports, and purchasing requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of materials management or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in data center infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, modular manufacturing, electrical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience managing material requirements for large-scale projects with multiple production schedules.
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP implementation or optimization.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other supply chain-related certifications.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience developing departmental KPIs and performance reporting.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and developing strategic vendor partnerships.

Salary Description

$70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year