Assistant Materials Manager

Lear; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager to oversee material management and inventory needs. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient operations and meeting monthly goals while fostering a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for managing supplier performance, maintaining inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about logistics and materials management and are looking for a rewarding career path, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Materials Management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage material, transportation, and inventory needs of the plant.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Establish and maintain business practices for material handling.

Skills

Materials Management

SAP

Microsoft Office

Multi-priority Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Assistant Materials Manager

Duncan, SC

The Assistant Materials Manager is responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the plant. Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, while administering the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

The Role:

• Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software systems.
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensure control of supplier releases, incoming material shipments, receiving documents, inventory levels, material storage and movement and shipments to the customer.
• Manage the schedule variation of customer schedule changes and recovery of premium freight costs as required.
• Manage and monitor the activities of subordinate’s accuracy and integrity of all materials related to record keeping.
• Monitor and measure supplier performance to ensure compliance with established quality and delivery standards.
• Manage the data and maintenance of the Bill of Material Database, including monitoring the performance of effectively date implementation changes to Billing of material and loading of new end items.
• Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim.
• Maintain excellent customer relations including supplier delivery performance.
• Review the job performance of each subordinate to utilize employee training and development per Company policy.
• Document and manage supplier delivery performance including on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, and packaging issues.
• Manage the Planning report daily.
• Conform to all IATF requirements applicable to position.
• Ensure safe operation of all material handling equipment and maintenance.
• Ensure timely licensing requirements and testing for all team members who operate material handling equipment.
• Ensure that all storage and racking safety standards are maintained.
• Properly maintain and evaluate all material handling and dock equipment.
• Document all material handling safety and property occurrences and corrective actions.
• Supervise and evaluate Material Floor Supervisors and material handlers.
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensure control of standard receiving procedures and reporting receiving discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensure control of standard shipping procedures and documentation for returnable container tracking, including tracking of damaged containers and repairs.
• Establish goals and action plans for continued reduction in the cost of packaging, material handling and department purchase expenses.
• Measure production downtime caused by Material Handling and replenishment process.
• Daily measurement of Truckload Utilization Management and report out to highlight potential cost savings freight mode changes.
• Maintain compliance with all Company customs processes and procedures.
• Actively participate in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Ensure required Safety Audits are complete for you and your team.
• Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect team members, assets or the public.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals and maintaining AMS objectives.
• EMS Job Responsibilities: Follow and promote environmental management system compliance and commitment to resource conservation.
• EHS Job Responsibilities: Document injury reports, complete statements as needed, participate in the Accident Investigation team, conduct safety audits weekly/monthly, ensure safety standards are met.
• Responsible for PFEP (plan for every part).
• Mandatory participation in all plant inventories (semi-annual).
• Assist in department where needed (projects, cycle count, department challenges).
• Working knowledge of customer-specific requirements.
• Any miscellaneous duties as assigned by your Dept. Mgr.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant years of experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Materials Management.
• SAP Experience.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.