Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Production & Planning

Hire Consulting Services; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Materials Manager at Hire Consulting Services oversees on-time shipments of finished goods, freight, and inventory, coordinating purchasing, distributing raw materials, and supplies across plant operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, recent automotive manufacturing plant experience, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential to optimize supplier performance and ensure continuous production.

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 management of freight.
• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions for material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing procedures and supplier performance improvements.
• Maintain inventories and ensure uninterrupted flow of materials for production.
• Support budgeting and inventory level targets.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering and Quality to address supplier issues.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing operations

ERP system proficiency

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Materials Manager at Hire Consulting Services oversees on-time shipments of finished goods, freight, and inventory, coordinating purchasing, distributing raw materials, and supplies across plant operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, recent automotive manufacturing plant experience, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential to optimize supplier performance and ensure continuous production.