Automotive Materials Manager - On-Time Supply & Inventory

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager with strong experience in complex automotive manufacturing operations to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize inventory levels.

You will lead purchasing, distribution, and scheduling, develop procedures for supplier relationships, and implement inventory controls on the production floor while maintaining minimal inventories. A Bachelor's degree and automotive experience are required.

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

• Coordinate purchasing, distribution of raw materials, and inventory control.
• Prepare purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability.
• Ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Implement purchasing procedures and ERP-based systems.
• Develop visual inventory management on the production floor.
• Maintain inventories to support uninterrupted production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

Process development

Time management

Interpersonal skills

ERP knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP software

PC software

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager with strong experience in complex automotive manufacturing operations to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize inventory levels.

You will lead purchasing, distribution, and scheduling, develop procedures for supplier relationships, and implement inventory controls on the production floor while maintaining minimal inventories. A Bachelor's degree and automotive experience are required.