Automotive Materials Operations Lead

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision

401K with match

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Materials Management professional to lead daily material operations and ensure uninterrupted material flow from raw materials to shipping. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, ERP/MRP discipline, and proactive risk identification to protect production schedules.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7+ years in materials, supply chain, or warehouse management within automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5-7+ years in materials, supply chain, inventory control, logistics, or warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily materials operations to ensure uninterrupted material flow across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and shipping activities.
• Drive inventory accuracy and transactional discipline within ERP/MRP systems to support operational and financial objectives.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics including turns, obsolete inventory, excess inventory, scrap, and variances.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce inventory costs while maintaining customer service and production continuity.
• Collaborate with Production, Scheduling, and Supply Chain to align material availability with customer demands.
• Oversee warehouse operations, material handling, storage strategies, and inventory movement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Materials Management professional to lead daily material operations and ensure uninterrupted material flow from raw materials to shipping. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, ERP/MRP discipline, and proactive risk identification to protect production schedules.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7+ years in materials, supply chain, or warehouse management within automotive manufacturing.