Materials Manager

Job Description

Are you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining accuracy and control of inventories, transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, receiving, and shipping to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled on time.

• Manage, control and lead the operations, activities and personnel engaged in Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Receiving, Shipping, Materials Handling and Inventory Control.
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective execution of material logistics functions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through accurate inventory cycle counts, control systems and corrective actions.
• Assure vendor releases are timely and accurate.
• Improve in-plant material handling and storage systems.
• Develop and maintain TS-ISO procedures for Materials department.
• Implement and ensure the use of SAP system.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, Safety and PPE requirements.
• Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules.

We want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics, but transforming it.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in material control and production scheduling in the automotive industry.
• Leading material control teams directly.
• SAP is a must.
• APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.

• Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.

• Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.
• Grow your influence in a high-impact role with visibility across the organization.
• Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.