Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Material Manager is responsible for end-to-end material flow performance, with direct accountability for delivery, inventory optimization, warehouse execution, and cost control. This role is measured against defined operational KPIs and is expected to proactively drive performance improvements through disciplined planning, execution, and team leadership.
This is a metrics-driven leadership role, where success is defined by achieving and sustaining target performance across delivery, inventory, safety, and labor efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Performance & Customer Satisfaction
Own On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance across all programs and customers
Ensure material availability supports production schedules without disruption
Drive proactive risk identification and recovery planning to prevent missed shipments
Partner with production, planning, and suppliers to eliminate shortages
Inventory Management & Optimization
Lead initiatives to reduce aged inventory and excess/obsolete stock
Maintain optimal Days on Hand (DOH) aligned with business targets
Balance service levels with working capital efficiency
Drive root cause analysis on inventory imbalances (forecasting, ordering, engineering changes)
Warehouse Execution & Inventory Accuracy
Ensure high inventory accuracy through cycle counting, controls, and system discipline
Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and shipping
Eliminate systemic discrepancies between physical and system inventory
Standardize processes across shifts and teams
Expedite & Planning Discipline
Eliminate reliance on premium freight and reactive expediting
Drive planning stability and supplier adherence
Ensure no expedites outside of true quality or emergency scenarios
Safety, 6S, and Operational Discipline
Own incident-free performance within the materials function
Enforce and sustain 6S standards across the warehouse and material flow areas
Ensure all non-production materials areas meet cleanliness, organization, and audit expectations
Labor Efficiency & Cost Control
Manage indirect labor within defined targets
Optimize staffing models, shift coverage, and task allocation
Drive productivity improvements through process and layout optimization
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align material strategy with plant objectives
Support program launches, engineering changes, and volume fluctuations
Act as an escalation point for material-related risks impacting operations
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and material team members
Establish clear performance expectations tied to KPIs
Drive accountability through structured performance management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years in materials, supply chain, or warehouse leadership in manufacturing
Experience in automotive or Tier 1 environment strongly preferred
Proven track record managing to KPI-driven performance metrics
Technical Skills
ERP systems (SAP, Plex, or similar)
Inventory control and planning systems
Data-driven decision making (Excel, Power BI preferred)
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