Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Management Performance Associates; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks an experienced Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and oversee raw materials sourcing. You will lead purchasing, warehousing, and supplier coordination to sustain production flow and cost efficiency.

The role requires automotive manufacturing exposure, strong leadership, and ERP proficiency. You will design processes, manage budgets, and align with safety policies while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Recent experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate to diverse audiences including customers and suppliers.
• Strong ERP knowledge and manufacturing systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, and inventory control.
• Oversee purchasing system instructions and purchase orders.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability and reports.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Maintain visual inventory management on the production floor.
• Develop procedures for changes in product and parts with suppliers.
• Maintain safety policies and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Leadership

ERP knowledge

Communication

Time management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Strong leadership skills

PC software skills

Job description

Management Performance Associates seeks an experienced Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and oversee raw materials sourcing. You will lead purchasing, warehousing, and supplier coordination to sustain production flow and cost efficiency.

The role requires automotive manufacturing exposure, strong leadership, and ERP proficiency. You will design processes, manage budgets, and align with safety policies while driving continuous