Automotive Materials & Supply Chain Lead

Launching Point; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee on-time shipments, inventory levels, and raw material procurement in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role coordinates purchasing, supplier relations, and material flow to sustain production schedules and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, automotive plant experience, and strong leadership and ERP skills to improve inventory accuracy and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent experience in an automotive manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Broad-based supply chain management knowledge and process development.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchasing, inventory, and logistics to ensure on‑time finished goods shipments.
• Oversees purchase orders, supplier relationships, and contract conformance.
• Analyzes market conditions for materials availability and cost optimization.
• Develops and enforces procedures for inventory control and production scheduling.
• Implements visual inventory management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

ERP knowledge

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Automotive manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office/PC software

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee on-time shipments, inventory levels, and raw material procurement in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role coordinates purchasing, supplier relations, and material flow to sustain production schedules and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, automotive plant experience, and strong leadership and ERP skills to improve inventory accuracy and supplier performance.