The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level.

Kidde Global

Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards.

We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading material planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and international trade operations to ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials and on-time delivery to customers. This role oversees production planning, MRP execution, inventory performance, import/export activities, and supply chain operations while balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives.



The position also leads the Materials team and drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide customer service support to distribution centers in the United States and Canada.
- Lead production planning activities by balancing manufacturing capacity, available resources, and customer demand.
- Oversee material planning processes, including MRP requirements and purchase order management.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities from suppliers through customer delivery.
- Manage the receipt, storage, and shipment of raw materials and finished goods.
- Lead import operations for raw materials and export operations for finished products, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Ensure achievement of key performance indicators related to on-time delivery, inventory levels, and logistics costs.
- Control inventory flow and inventory-related costs across the manufacturing facility and external warehouses located in Mexico and the United States.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and customer requirements.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Materials team to ensure departmental effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Follow up on assignments from direct management and maintain applicable procedures up to date.
- Participate in EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs, training, events, and communications.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, risks, quality deviations, or non-compliance situations in a timely manner.
- Comply with all Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, and company policies and procedures.




- Exercise stop-work authority when quality, safety, or environmental risks are identified.

Basic Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Advanced English proficiency.

Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in materials management, logistics, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
- Experience leading teams and working with cross-functional departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Knowledge

- Material planning and replenishment strategies.
- MRP and ERP systems management.
- Inventory control and warehouse operations.
- Domestic and international logistics management.
- Supply chain planning and execution.
- Import/export processes and customs compliance.
- Inventory cost management and optimization.
- Experience with JD Edwards ERP.
- Experience supporting automotive and/or commercial manufacturing operations.

Competencies

- Team leadership and people development.
- Material planning and supply management.
- Inventory and warehouse management.
- Logistics and supply chain management.
- ERP systems proficiency.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- International trade and customs compliance.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Location

- Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety Kidde General Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

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