Automotive Materials & Supply Chain Lead

SPG; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to lead purchasing, inventory control, and production scheduling. You will develop procedures for parts suppliers, monitor material availability, and drive cost savings while ensuring uninterrupted production and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will work to optimize ERP-driven processes and maintain BOM accuracy within a dynamic manufacturing

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).
• Results oriented approach.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• PC software skills and Strong ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-time shipment of finished goods and freight.
• Coordinate purchasing, distribution of raw materials and supplies.
• Develop purchasing procedures and issue purchase orders.
• Analyze market conditions to forecast material availability.
• Manage inventory levels and implement visual inventory systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and cost savings.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and manufacturing database accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Results oriented

Continuous improvement

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SPG is seeking a Materials Manager with automotive manufacturing experience to lead purchasing, inventory control, and production scheduling. You will develop procedures for parts suppliers, monitor material availability, and drive cost savings while ensuring uninterrupted production and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will work to optimize ERP-driven processes and maintain BOM accuracy within a dynamic manufacturing