Automotive Materials Manager — ERP & On-Time Supply Chain Leader

KLA Industries, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory, and logistics to ensure on-time shipments in a complex automotive manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, recent automotive manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and ERP skills to drive cost savings and process improvements while maintaining tight inventory controls.

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 effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversees purchasing system and procedures.
• Directs preparation and issuance of purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions for material availability.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for conformance to policy.
• Maintains inventories to assure availability of materials for production.
• Implements purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory control systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in LaGrange, GA is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, inventory, and logistics to ensure on-time shipments in a complex automotive manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, recent automotive manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and ERP skills to drive cost savings and process improvements while maintaining tight inventory controls.