Automotive Materials Manager - On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to ensure on-time finished goods shipment, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing and material flow.

The role requires strong leadership, ERP proficiency, and the ability to communicate with suppliers, customers, and plant personnel to sustain uninterrupted production and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Recent automotive manufacturing plant experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written presentation abilities.
• Strong communication with diverse audiences (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results-oriented with broad supply chain and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ERP proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructions for purchasing systems and procedures.
• Direct preparation and issuance of purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyze market conditions to determine material availability and report findings.
• Develop procedures for purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory control.
• Coordinate supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and cost savings.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and related databases for manufacturing software.
• Assist in vendor quality assurance and handling of substandard materials.
• Coordinate changes in parts and materials to ensure smooth production start-up.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Leadership

Communication skills

ERP knowledge

Supply chain management

Process development

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to ensure on-time finished goods shipment, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing and material flow.

The role requires strong leadership, ERP proficiency, and the ability to communicate with suppliers, customers, and plant personnel to sustain uninterrupted production and optimize costs.