Automotive Materials Lead: Inventory, Logistics & Launches

Yanfeng Spain Automotive Interior Systems SL.; Louisville-Jefferson County (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Vision

HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts

401K with 6% matching

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager in Louisville, KY to lead daily materials operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and drive ERP/MRP discipline to support production and customer deliveries.

The role requires collaboration with Production, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams, plus strong analytical and leadership skills to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with preferred supply chain emphasis.
• 5–7+ years of progressive materials, supply chain, inventory, logistics, or warehousing experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years of automotive manufacturing experience, preferably in Tier 1 supplier environments.
• Proven track record leading materials teams in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily materials operations to ensure uninterrupted material flow across raw materials, WIP, finished goods and shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Inventory control

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

Excel

Lean

Kanban

PFEP

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager in Louisville, KY to lead daily materials operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and drive ERP/MRP discipline to support production and customer deliveries.

The role requires collaboration with Production, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams, plus strong analytical and leadership skills to reduce costs while maintaining service levels.