Materials Manager

Job Summary

We are looking to add a Materials Planning Manager located in Walker, MI. The role reports to the Materials Director and directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in material planning, distribution, inventory control, material research, purchasing, and supply chain management.

• Coordinate planning activities across the site.
• Manage, control, and direct the distribution of inventory to the production line.
• Drive materials profit and loss goals, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost while meeting quality standards.
• Negotiate with customers and manage staff to meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.
• Oversee accurate inventory cycle counts and controls.
• Ensure proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems.
• Review, plan, and approve purchase orders, change notices, and purchase order claims and contracts.
• Manage disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
• Travel as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of material and manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry on a global scale.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including some weekends and/or evenings.
• Expert knowledge in PCBA and SMT automotive industry.
• Experience with BAAN systems.
• Strong functional, technical, people, and process management skills.
• Customer relationship skills.
• Expertise in complex functional/technical areas or broad breadth of knowledge across multiple areas, with strategic impact across global sites.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Vacation and paid sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Not eligible.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process.