Automotive Materials Leader: On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Workforce Recruiter; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Materials Manager for an automotive manufacturing operation in Michigan. You will oversee on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, inventory levels, and raw material storage, coordinating purchasing, distribution and supplier relations to support production.

The role requires leadership in procurement, scheduling, ERP systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive plant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have recent experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented with strong process knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient in ERP and PC software.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchasing, distributing raw materials and equipment to support production.
• Prepares purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market conditions for materials and reports on availability.
• Reviews contracts for conformance to policy.
• Develops systems for purchasing, scheduling, inventory control and traffic.
• Implements supplier performance improvements and cost savings.
• Ensures on-time delivery of materials to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Maintains Bill of Materials and supports manufacturing software.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentations

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

ERP knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

PC software

Job description

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Materials Manager for an automotive manufacturing operation in Michigan. You will oversee on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, inventory levels, and raw material storage, coordinating purchasing, distribution and supplier relations to support production.

The role requires leadership in procurement, scheduling, ERP systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive plant experience.