Material Manager

Job overview

The Material Manager role is an onsite, full-time position listed in Meridian, MS; the title references Canton, MS. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Mullins Mechanical, a specialty contractor delivering industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC construction projects within Kelso Industries. The manager leads material operations for large construction projects, overseeing materials from receipt through installation. The role coordinates inventory, logistics, deliveries, and field distribution so project teams have the materials they need while reducing delays, loss, and damage.

What you'll do

• Lead and direct material coordinators and expediters
• oversee receiving, inspection, documentation, storage, issuing, tracking, and delivery
• manage shipping and receiving
• maintain inventory records and conduct audits and cycle counts
• develop project material and logistics plans
• coordinate with project, field, procurement, vendor, and subcontractor teams
• identify shortages and schedule risks
• report inventory and delivery status
• ensure safety and storage requirements are followed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

material manager

meridian ms

canton ms mentioned

full-time

construction materials

inventory control

shipping and receiving

project logistics

warehouse operations

kelso industries

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits are referenced
• specific benefits are not itemized.

Why this role

Construction material management experience strongly preferred; 5+ years in material management, logistics, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or related work required.

About the employer

Kelso Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Building Equipment Contractors. Sector: 23.