Automotive Materials Manager: On-Time Supply & Inventory

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Materials Manager in Michigan to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing, distribution, and raw materials acquisition.

The role requires leadership and strong ERP knowledge to optimize material flow. The candidate will design systems for purchasing, scheduling, and inventory to support production while minimizing stock levels and ensuring timely delivery to customers.

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).
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.

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 company policy.
• Designs and develops systems to implement purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control and traffic for uninterrupted flow of materials.
• Develops procedures to handle engineering changes during the model year for the plant and suppliers.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Supply chain management

Leadership

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Materials Manager in Michigan to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing, distribution, and raw materials acquisition.

The role requires leadership and strong ERP knowledge to optimize material flow. The candidate will design systems for purchasing, scheduling, and inventory to support production while minimizing stock levels and ensuring timely delivery to customers.