Automotive Materials and Supply Chain Manager

Launching Point; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize raw material inventory in a complex automotive manufacturing environment. You will coordinate purchasing, distribution, and materials handling across plants to support production schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong ERP proficiency, leadership, and excellent communication skills to guide suppliers, engineers, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent Automotive Manufacturing plant experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Strong communication to diverse audiences (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented with broad supply chain knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient PC software and ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchasing, distribution of raw materials, and materials handling.
• Analyzes market conditions to determine material availability and reports findings.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for policy conformance.
• Develops inventory control and production scheduling procedures.
• Ensures on-time delivery of materials to support production.
• Establishes supplier guidelines to improve delivery efficiency and cost savings.
• Maintains BOMs and databases supporting manufacturing software.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize raw material inventory in a complex automotive manufacturing environment. You will coordinate purchasing, distribution, and materials handling across plants to support production schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong ERP proficiency, leadership, and excellent communication skills to guide suppliers, engineers, and operations.