Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Delivery & Inventory

United Future; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to ensure on-time finished goods shipments, optimal inventory, and efficient raw material flow. You will coordinate purchasing, distribution, and supplier activities to meet production schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate BOMs and data systems to support operations across plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent experience in Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience.
• Results oriented and customer focus.
• Strong ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversees purchasing, distribution of raw materials, and supplier coordination.
• Manages on-time shipment of finished goods and inventory levels.
• Develops purchasing procedures and plant procurement policies.
• Implements inventory management and ERP-based processes.
• Ensures timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Leads continuous improvement in purchasing and inventory functions.
• Maintains BOM and manufacturing databases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

United Future is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to ensure on-time finished goods shipments, optimal inventory, and efficient raw material flow. You will coordinate purchasing, distribution, and supplier activities to meet production schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate BOMs and data systems to support operations across plants.