Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Essenti Talent; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks a Materials Manager in Georgia to oversee on-time shipping of finished goods, freight, andinventory levels while coordinating purchasing, raw material distribution, and related supplies. The role requires leadership in automotive manufacturing, strong ERP/PC software skills, and the ability to manage complex procurement to ensure uninterrupted production and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include designing purchasing systems, issuing purchase orders, market analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Recent experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong ERP and PC software skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage time.
• Interpersonal skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchasing system instructions and procedures.
• Issuance and change of purchase orders and notices.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for policy conformance.
• Arrange disposal of surplus materials.
• Design systems to ensure on-time parts flow and production schedules.
• Develop supplier requirements to improve delivery timeliness.
• Maintain inventory budgets and value of materials.
• Ensure uninterrupted production and shipment of finished goods.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive plant experience

ERP knowledge

PC software skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Customer focus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks a Materials Manager in Georgia to oversee on-time shipping of finished goods, freight, andinventory levels while coordinating purchasing, raw material distribution, and related supplies. The role requires leadership in automotive manufacturing, strong ERP/PC software skills, and the ability to manage complex procurement to ensure uninterrupted production and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include designing purchasing systems, issuing purchase orders, market analysis,