Victaulic Company

Victaulic Company

Director, Materials

Easton, Pennsylvania · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Data AnalysisAgileSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementLeadershipCollaborationLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Reporting to the VP, Global Fabrication & Operational Corporate Development, Manufacturing & Operations, this role ensures seamless alignment between customer demand, fabrication capacity, material availability, and supplier performance.
  • This position serves as a critical connector between Fabrication Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Care, translating commercial demand into executable, efficient, and reliable fabrication and material plans.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive materials and planning strategy aligned to the growth of Victaulic's global fabrication and pre-fabrication business.
  • Partner with the VP and senior leadership to support strategic initiatives including network expansion, product launches, and operational transformation.
  • Drive alignment between fabrication operations, sourcing strategies, and customer delivery expectations.
  • Lead enterprise-wide fabrication scheduling across all facilities, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal use of shop capacity.
  • Ensure accurate lead times, production sequencing, and capacity planning across all fabrication sites.
  • Facilitate cross-site coordination to balance workloads, mitigate constraints, and support customer commitments.
  • Own the strategy and execution of inventory management across fabrication facilities, including raw materials, WIP, and finished fabricated assemblies.
  • Drive inventory optimization including reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials, while maintaining high service levels.

Company info

  • Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions.
  • The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe.
  • Since the 1950's Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals.
  • Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves.
  • These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
  • The Director will drive standardization, visibility, and operational excellence across the global fabrication network, enabling scalable growth, improved service levels, and optimized working capital.
  • With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
  • Position Summary
  • The Director of Materials is a key leadership role within Victaulic's Fabrication and Pre-Fabrication organization, responsible for the end-to-end strategy and execution of materials management, production planning, procurement execution, and fabrication scheduling across all fabrication facilities.
  • Fabrication-Focused Strategic Leadership
  • Establish standardized processes, governance, and performance expectations across all fabrication locations.
  • Fabrication Scheduling & Production Planning
  • Oversee coordination of fabrication activities including pipe processing, skids, coatings, lining, and externally managed services.
  • Materials Management & Inventory Control
  • Ensure full compliance with material traceability requirements (heat/lot, country of origin, regulatory standards) critical to fabrication operations.
  • Implement robust cycle count programs, root cause analysis processes, and inventory accuracy initiatives across all locations.
  • Procurement Execution & Supplier Coordination
  • Lead Buyer/Planner and fabrication procurement teams responsible for sourcing execution, material availability, and supplier coordination.
  • Ensure alignment between strategic sourcing decisions and fabrication execution, including expediting, supplier performance tracking, and issue resolution.
  • Oversee supplier engagement related to fabrication-specific needs such as coatings, specialty materials, and customer-supplied components.

Equal opportunity

  • Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
  • Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is NOT open for Visa Sponsorship*
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