Materials Manager - Movement Search & Delivery : Job Details

We are conducting a confidential search for a Materials Manager with a company that is a global supplier of industrial components to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. This is a direct-hire position and it is based in the metro Detroit area.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Directly responsible for the appropriate scheduling of in-bound, inter-plant, and out-bound materials and logistics operations in keeping with Lean Manufacturing principles and ensuring material availability as required.
• Controls inventory levels, conducting physical inventory and cycle counts, reconciling with ERP system; Responsible for plant level inventory accuracy, annual physical inventory planning and execution, inventory count reconciliation and meeting working capital targets.
• Utilize the ERP system to ensure material availability in support of production requirements
• Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Develop and implement materials handling procedures to ensure safe, accurate movement of material through facilities
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance of plant scheduling and materials personnel in meeting business performance objectives (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Working Capital).
• Coordinate, consolidate and publish daily/weekly/monthly/YTD metrics specified by the scorecard process

This is a high-profile position, offering an excellent opportunity for continued advancement.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

* Bachelors degree preferred

* 3+ years experience as a Materials Manager and/or Supply Chain Manager

* Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and/or off-road vehicle industry

* Experience in a plant manufacturing environment

* JIT experience is a plus

* Lean Manufacturing Mindset

* Previous supervisory experience