Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Parts & Inventory

Key People; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate raw material purchases. The role covers developing purchasing procedures, analyzing market conditions, and maintaining efficient material flow in a complex automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, recent automotive plant experience, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills to drive

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

• On-time shipment of finished goods and freight coordination.
• Oversee inventory levels and storage of raw material.
• Acquire raw materials on time and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Direct purchasing system instructions and issue purchase orders.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability and prepare reports.
• Review PO claims and contracts for policy conformance.
• Develop procedures for purchasing, scheduling, inventory control and transport.
• Coordinate with suppliers to improve timeliness and reduce costs.
• Develop visual inventory management systems on the production floor.
• Maintain inventories to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and adopt computer technology for manufacturing.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and databases to support MRP systems.
• Assist in Vendor Quality Assurance program and changes during model year.
• Ensure timely start-up of production with supplier coordination.

Skills

Leadership

ERP knowledge

Inventory control

Supply chain

Communication

Time management

Process development

Analytical thinking

ERP software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Key People is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate raw material purchases. The role covers developing purchasing procedures, analyzing market conditions, and maintaining efficient material flow in a complex automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, recent automotive plant experience, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills to drive