About the Role:
The Vice President of Materials Management is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the planning, control, and movement of materials across the organization, with a focus on fiber network infrastructure and enterprise solutions. This role ensures efficient inventory control, warehouse and logistics operations, and incoming quality control (IQC) to support rapid deployment, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence in a competitive telco/techco environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Control
- Develop and implement inventory strategies for fiber optic cables, network hardware (e.g., OLTs, ONTs, switches), and enterprise-grade equipment.
- Ensure real-time inventory visibility across central and 3PP (MSPs) hubs using ERP and asset tracking systems.
- Forecast demand based on network rollout plans, enterprise client projects, and seasonal trends.
- Minimize excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining readiness for deployment and service restoration.
Warehouse & Logistics
- Oversee centralized and regional warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, and dispatch of telecom materials.
- Manage logistics for last-mile delivery to field engineers, enterprise clients, and installation teams.
- Optimize warehouse layout and implement automation to improve throughput and reduce handling time.
- Lead vendor and 3PL relationships to ensure SLA compliance, cost control, and service reliability.
Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
- Establish and enforce IQC protocols for fiber components, active network devices, and enterprise-grade equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure supplier compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
- Maintain inspection records and traceability for all incoming materials,
- especially mission-critical components.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and reduce defect rates.
Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams across supply chain, engineering, and field operations to align material readiness with business goals.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives including IoT-based asset tracking, predictive analytics, and AI-driven demand planning.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, cost-reduction programs, and capital investments.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and telecom regulatory requirements (e.g., NTC, ISO, TL9000).
