Materials Manager (Planning and Inventory)

Farmingdale, NYFull-time$115k–$125kPosted Jul 24, 2026

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Materials Manager (Planning and Inventory) to join the Data Center Power & Control Team in Farmingdale, NY. The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end flow of materials, production scheduling, and inventory control to ensure manufacturing efficiency and on-time customer delivery.

What Will You Do?

Plan, organize and execute activities related to planning and inventory control functions to ensure production schedules align with material availability, capacity and labor to meet customer demand
Maintains accurate inventory records, sets safety stock levels, and implements cycle count programs to minimize excess or obsolete inventory
Develop forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules
Apply lean manufacturing principles to manage inventory levels and reduce waste
Ensure the proper storage of materials using orderly, secure and systematic methods for prompt location and accurate inventory levels
Lead, manage and participate in physical inventories
Manage flow of raw materials and finished goods
Manage the documentation of transactions and develop inventory systems to maximize accuracy and efficiency
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standard work practices
Ensure a smooth transition of priorities and daily activities between shifts
Support team response to changing conditions such as equipment issues, staffing changes, or shifting production priorities
Conduct safety inspections to ensure all standards are followed and implement corrective actions
Supervise, coach, and develop team members to support performance and growth
Manage the kitting process to ensure timely availability of materials and components for production
Maintain the WIP (Work in Process) accuracy through the maufacturing process
Perform other related duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in materials management and/or inventory control is required
Experience leading or supervising a team
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Experience with ERP system is required; SAP preferred
Strong proficiency in analyzing and managing numerical data
Ability to work collaboratively, make decisions independently while being mindful of organizational processes and guidelines
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to think analytically, strategically and tactically while considering other functional areas
Must be self-motivated and driven with demonstrated ability to drive results
Professional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Salary and Benefits: $115,000 - $125,000 base plus bonus

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.