Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Delivery & SCM Leader

Vogrinc Search Group; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Materials Manager with strong leadership and a track record in automotive manufacturing. You will oversee purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, and supplier performance to ensure on-time production and shipment of finished goods.

You will analyze market conditions, manage procurement procedures, and implement visual inventory systems to optimize material flow. The role requires excellent communication, organizing ability, and a results-driven approach.

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).
• Results oriented approach.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• PC software skills and Strong ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchasing system instructions and procedures.
• Directs preparation of and issuance of purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for conformance to policy.
• Arranges disposal of surplus materials.
• Designs systems to implement purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control and traffic for uninterrupted material flow.
• Develops plant purchasing procedures aligned with corporate policies.
• Develops supplier requirements to improve timeliness of parts and materials delivery.
• Implements visual inventory management systems on the production floor.
• Maintains inventories to ensure availability of materials and parts for production.
• Guides suppliers to improve cost savings while maintaining steady flow of materials.
• Assists in developing inventory budgets and operating controls.
• Develops procedures to handle engineering changes during the model year.
• Assists in Vendor Quality Assurance program.
• Resolves disposition of substandard or rejected materials.
• Coordinates product changes to ensure timely start-up of production.
• Ensures on-time delivery of supplies for uninterrupted production and shipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Materials Manager with strong leadership and a track record in automotive manufacturing. You will oversee purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, and supplier performance to ensure on-time production and shipment of finished goods.

You will analyze market conditions, manage procurement procedures, and implement visual inventory systems to optimize material flow. The role requires excellent communication, organizing ability, and a results-driven approach.