Automotive Materials Manager: Supply Chain & Inventory Leader

Kingfisher Recruiting; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, and raw material storage. You will coordinate purchasing, inventory control, and materials flow to support automotive manufacturing operations in Bloomington, IL.

Responsibilities include directing purchase orders, analyzing market conditions, maintaining inventory systems, and partnering with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency while aligning with plant policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and automotive manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and communication across diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage inventories and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market conditions for material availability.
• Maintains inventory systems to assure uninterrupted production.
• Coordinates purchasing, distributing raw materials, and supplies.
• Implements procedures for on-time parts delivery and cost savings.
• Ensures materials are delivered on time to meet production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Purchasing

ERP knowledge

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee on-time shipment of finished goods, freight, and raw material storage. You will coordinate purchasing, inventory control, and materials flow to support automotive manufacturing operations in Bloomington, IL.

Responsibilities include directing purchase orders, analyzing market conditions, maintaining inventory systems, and partnering with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency while aligning with plant policies.