Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Production Leader

Aspire Talent Solutions; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Materials Manager for our automotive manufacturing operations in Bloomington, IL. The role ensures on-time shipment of finished goods and manages materials, freight, and inventory while coordinating purchasing, distribution, and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include purchasing system instructions, PO issuance, market analysis, supplier performance, and implementing visual inventory management on the production floor to maintain uninterrupted

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

• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing system and procedures.
• Directs the 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 order claims and contracts for conformance to policy.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Develops systems to implement purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control and traffic.
• Establishes plant purchasing procedures aligned with company policies.
• Develops supplier requirements to improve timeliness of deliveries.
• Implements visual inventory management on the production floor.
• Maintains inventories to ensure material availability for production.
• Guides suppliers to achieve cost savings and steady material flow.
• Develops inventory budgets and operating controls guidance.
• Coordinates changes in parts and materials with suppliers and customers.
• Supports Vendor Quality Assurance program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Materials Manager for our automotive manufacturing operations in Bloomington, IL. The role ensures on-time shipment of finished goods and manages materials, freight, and inventory while coordinating purchasing, distribution, and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include purchasing system instructions, PO issuance, market analysis, supplier performance, and implementing visual inventory management on the production floor to maintain uninterrupted