Job Description

Materials Planning & Purchasing Manager

Location: Woburn, MA (On-site)

About Xico Lighting:

Xico Lighting, a Division of Fusion Optix, designs and manufactures high-performance architectural lighting solutions with a focus on precision, innovation, and speed to market. As part of a vertically integrated group of lighting brands, Xico is known for its commitment to quality, design, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary:

Xico Lighting is seeking an experienced Materials Planning & Purchasing Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of materials planning, inventory control, purchasing, and warehouse operations. This position manages a team responsible for materials planning, procurement, inventory management, and warehouse functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep expertise in supply chain management, purchasing negotiations, materials planning, and warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the materials planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure alignment with company production and delivery objectives.
• Develop and execute materials planning strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels aligned with production schedules and customer demand.
• Oversee all purchasing activities, including supplier negotiations, pricing, lead time management, and purchase order processing.
• Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, put-away, stock rotation, and shipping accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and production teams to forecast material needs and support dynamic customer orders.
• Establish and maintain inventory targets, safety stock levels, reorder points, and supplier performance KPIs.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and delivery reliability.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Rootstock ERP/Salesforce) to manage purchasing, inventory accuracy, BOM data integrity, and lead times.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in materials management, purchasing, and warehouse processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead efforts to resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and inventory discrepancies to maintain on-time production and order fulfillment.
• Develop department KPIs, reports, and dashboards to monitor purchasing performance, supplier delivery, inventory turns, and warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards across warehouse and materials operations.

Management Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of materials planning, purchasing, and warehouse staff.
• Provide leadership, training, and professional development for direct reports.
• Establish clear goals, accountability, and performance standards for department team members.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation of department personnel.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in materials planning, inventory management, purchasing, and warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment (lighting, electronics, or engineered products preferred).
• 3+ years of direct management experience leading materials, purchasing, and warehouse teams.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, supplier negotiations, and sourcing strategies.
• Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, BOM management, and supply chain planning (Rootstock ERP and Salesforce CRM experience highly desirable).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator with strong leadership abilities.
• Experience with vertically integrated, make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• APICS/ISM certification strongly preferred.

Why Join Xico Lighting?

• Play a key leadership role within a growing, design-led manufacturing company.
• Directly impact operational efficiency, inventory health, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a talented and committed team in a vertically integrated production environment.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a dynamic organization.

At Fusion Optix, we believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military. Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, Fusion Optix ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed. Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including: A Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match. The Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education. Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals. Fusion Optix is proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S.. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide. Our state-of-the-art, air-conditioned cleanroom production facility in Woburn ensures we deliver unmatched quality and precision in every product. If you’re ready to bring your Bright Mind™ to a team that’s transforming the lighting industry, we want to hear from you! Visit our website at follow us on Twitter @fusionoptix, or email us at careers@fusionoptix.com.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs