Automotive Materials & Logistics Leader

United Future; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage inventory levels, and coordinate raw material procurement. You will lead purchasing, scheduling, and supplier relationships to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires automotive manufacturing experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a results-driven mindset. Candidates must optimize processes and supply chain performance on site.

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 approach.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• Strong ERP knowledge and PC software skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• On-time shipment of finished goods and manage inventory levels.
• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Develop and implement purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory control procedures.
• Improve supplier delivery timeliness and cost savings.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and manufacturing system data.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time to support production.
• Support plant safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

PC software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

PC software skills

Job description

United Future in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage inventory levels, and coordinate raw material procurement. You will lead purchasing, scheduling, and supplier relationships to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires automotive manufacturing experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a results-driven mindset. Candidates must optimize processes and supply chain performance on site.