Assistant Materials Manager

Talentify; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager to oversee procurement, production planning, and inventory control. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring effective collaboration across various departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage complex processes. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and success. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration required.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Compile SIOP monthly data and align production plans.
• Lead and manage the Materials Team for process improvements.
• Report on inventory levels and drive actions for optimization.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Sales and Operations Planning

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Materials Manager

Job Description

Assistant Materials Manager is part of Materials Management plant team responsible for procurement of raw materials, production planning, inventory control and shipping teams in the plants. Assistant Materials Manager will lead and complete monthly Sales and Inventory Operations’ Planning (SIOP), and work collaboratively with Business Unit, Global Supply, Operations and Finance leadership ensuring SIOP cycle completion. This individual will also be responsible for the direct management and leadership of the Production Planning and Inventory Control Teams. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and/or leading Materials Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compiling SIOP monthly data and working with Business Unit, Global Supply, Operations and Finance on alignment and consensus for the future months’ production plans
• Reporting out on SIOP and preparing executive SIOP decks
• Responsible for inventory level reporting and forecasting for annual and monthly forecast, reporting out and driving actions for optimal inventory levels
• Leading and collaborating with stakeholders on Materials department process improvements and continuous improvement projects
• Learn and maintain knowledge of all materials department functions, lead and coordinate training efforts for the department
• Leads and manages Materials Team
• Assist in metric development and drive accountability

Must Have Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration Required
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Continuous certified, and/or 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement projects
• Prior Sales and Operations Planning experience preferred
• Prior Supervisory and/or Management experience required
• Prior SAP experience required

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to identify, collaborate on, lead and execute process improvements
• Critical thinking skills and strong problem solving skills
• Identifies and prioritizes problems accurately, constructively, and in a timely manner
• Works productively, plans, uses time and resources efficiently, follows through to completion
• Interacts and communicates effectively with others across levels and departments
• Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong working relationships with internal customers
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills
• Supports organizational change (e.g., asks questions, abandons past ways of doing things, etc.)
• Takes responsibility for addressing critical roadblocks to achieving goals and demonstrates a sense of urgency about achieving results

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.