Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Supply & Inventory

SPG; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Materials Manager in Georgia responsible for on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, and inventory control. The role oversees purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, and supplies, and leads supplier performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive manufacturing experience, with strong ERP and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and cost savings across the plant.

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 communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented approach.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• PC software skills and ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time shipment of finished goods and freight.
• Maintain inventory levels and storage of raw material.
• Coordinate purchasing, distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Develop purchasing procedures and purchase orders.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability and prepare market reports.
• Administer plant purchasing procedures aligned with company policies.
• Improve supplier timeliness and cost savings while maintaining production flow.
• Develop visual inventory management systems on the production floor.
• Maintain materials inventories to support uninterrupted production.
• Assist in inventory budgets and operating controls.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Supply chain management

ERP knowledge

Forecasting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

SPG is seeking a Materials Manager in Georgia responsible for on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, and inventory control. The role oversees purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, and supplies, and leads supplier performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive manufacturing experience, with strong ERP and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and cost savings across the plant.