Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Supply Chain Leader

The Keystone Distinction Group; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and control raw material inventories. The role coordinates purchasing, warehousing, and supply of parts and equipment to sustain production schedules.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing procedures, analyzing market conditions, and improving supplier performance while maintaining cost-effective inventories and compliance with company policies.

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

• Oversee purchasing, distribution of raw materials, and part inventories.
• Develop purchasing procedures and supplier performance.
• Coordinate production scheduling and material flow to meet schedules.
• Implement ERP-based inventory control and reporting.
• Ensure on-time delivery of finished goods and materials.

Skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written presentation skills

Communication to diverse audience

Interpersonal skills

ERP knowledge

PC software skills

Prioritization of competing demands

Time management

Customer focus

Supply chain management

Process development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and control raw material inventories. The role coordinates purchasing, warehousing, and supply of parts and equipment to sustain production schedules.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing procedures, analyzing market conditions, and improving supplier performance while maintaining cost-effective inventories and compliance with company policies.