Materials, Kitting & Purchasing Manager

Materials, Kitting & Logistics Manager
Location: Woburn, MA (On-site, Factory Based)
Job Type: Full-time

Overview:
Xico Lighting is hiring a Materials, Kitting & Logistics Manager to own the day-to-day execution of material readiness in our manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring that materials are planned, purchased, kitted, inventoried, and shipped correctly so production can run without disruption.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a factory environment, likes being close to the work, and takes pride in making operations reliable.

Key Responsibilities:

Materials Planning & Readiness:

• Convert production requirements into clear material needs.
• Ensure materials are available in the right quantity and at the right time.
• Identify shortages, constraints, and risks early.
• Prevent material issues from reaching the assembly line.

Kitting & Production Support (Core Focus):

• Own kitting accuracy, completeness, and staging.
• Enforce a “no incomplete kits” standard.
• Set daily kitting priorities aligned to the materials plan.
• Prevent parts from being pulled outside approved kits.
• Reduce assembly downtime caused by missing or incorrect materials.

Purchasing & Supplier Follow-Through:

• Manage daily purchasing execution and expediting.
• Track supplier lead times and delivery commitments.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Escalate supplier delays and quality issues proactively.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and locations.
• Ensure physical inventory matches system inventory.
• Improve organization, labeling, and accessibility.
• Support cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.

Shipping & Logistics:

• Oversee outbound shipping and logistics execution.
• Coordinate carriers and freight.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and on time.
• Support inbound logistics as needed.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage materials planning, purchasing, inventory, and kitting staff.
• Provide clear priorities and daily direction.
• Hold the team accountable for execution and follow-through.
• Build structure, discipline, and consistency in materials operations.

What This Role Does NOT Own:

• Master production scheduling.
• Customer delivery commitments.
• Product definition or pricing.
• Engineering change control.
• Factory process or manufacturing engineering.

This role focuses on execution and readiness, not strategy or redesign.

Qualifications Required:

• 5+ years experience in materials management, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting assembly or production environments.
• Experience managing buyers, planners, or inventory staff.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working on the factory floor daily.
• Willing to enforce standards and say “this is not ready”.

Preferred:

• Experience with kitting or production support.
• Experience expediting suppliers and freight.
• ERP / MRP or inventory system experience.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products.

What Success Looks Like:
Within the first 90 days:

• Clear ownership of materials, kits, and shipping.
• Improved kit completeness and reliability.
• Reduced production downtime due to material shortages.
• Improved inventory accuracy and organization.
• More predictable and stable material flow.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous 401K matching.
• Bonus opportunity tied to execution and reliability.
• Health, dental, vision, and other standard benefits.

Work Environment:

• On-site, factory-based role in Woburn, MA.
• Daily floor presence expected.
• Flexible hours aligned with production needs.
• Performance measured on execution and results.

Plain-English Summary:
If production is waiting on parts, kits, or shipments — this role owns fixing it. If a kit isn’t ready, it doesn’t go to the line. This role makes materials readiness reliable.

Indeed Keyword Coverage (Intentional)
Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing Materials, Kitting, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Buyer, Production Support, Factory Operations, ERP, MRP, Manufacturing, Assembly Support

About Xico Lighting:

Designing Light That Moves People. At Xico Lighting, we don’t just build lighting — we craft experiences that elevate how people see, feel, and perform. We believe that light is one of the most powerful tools in architecture, and our mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible with precision-engineered, beautifully designed, human-centric lighting systems.We’re a team of designers, engineers, and makers united by a shared obsession: making light work smarter, look better, and feel more natural. From our breakthrough circadian technologies to our architectural-grade linear systems, everything we build is designed with intention — to bring elegance, simplicity, and performance to modern spaces.We work fast, think rigorously, and execute with craft. Our culture is built on curiosity, respect, and the belief that great ideas can come from anywhere. We believe in empowering talent — giving people the tools, trust, and autonomy to own their impact.