Automotive Materials & Supply Chain Manager

Genie Matthews and Associates; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Materials Manager with proven experience in complex automotive manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring on-time shipment, optimizing inventory, and coordinating all purchasing, distribution, and supply chain activities to support continuous production.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement robust material control processes to sustain uninterrupted production and on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and automotive experience preferred.
• Recent automotive manufacturing plant experience is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• ERP systems knowledge and PC software proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time finished goods shipment and inventory control.
• Direct purchasing, supplier coordination, and raw material flow.
• Develop and implement purchasing procedures and controls.
• Analyze market conditions to secure material availability.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and production scheduling data.
• Improve supplier performance and cost efficiency.
• Support engineering changes and production transitions.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP knowledge

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Materials Manager with proven experience in complex automotive manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring on-time shipment, optimizing inventory, and coordinating all purchasing, distribution, and supply chain activities to support continuous production.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement robust material control processes to sustain uninterrupted production and on-time delivery