Manager, Material Planning and Logistics - ll

Cooper Standard Automotive; Sherman Park (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a materials leader to support the Operations Manager in achieving manufacturing and materials goals. You will help with budget planning, forecasting, and adherence to materials policies, ensuring alignment with quality systems and customer delivery expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, inventory reduction, and continuous improvement across production planning and materials management, with travel as needed and a focus on World Class Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Six+ years of materials management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and personal development skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Technical knowledge in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of all functional Team Members.
• Manage all inventory levels consistent with World Class Manufacturing requirements.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory, WIP, raw materials, and finished goods without affecting delivery.
• Develop and implement a tactical material flow planning process for production planning departments; drive WIP reduction.
• Develops policy and procedure for plant operations aligned with materials management and quality systems.
• Ensure policies reflect customer delivery requirements and information transfer to customers.
• Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues and customers.
• Support and adhere to quality standards including IATF and ISO 14001.

Skills

Materials management experience

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Problem solving & analytics

Automotive manufacturing knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible to assist the Operations Manager in the development and attainment of the business through setting goals and strategies as related to manufacturing and materials. Assists the Operations Manager in budget planning and forecasting and adheres to all policies and procedures in manufacturing as related to materials management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and health of all functional Team Members

• Ensure cycle counts are performed as required

• Manage all inventory levels consistent with the requirements of World Class Manufacturing

• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory, work in process (WIP), raw materials, and finished goods without effecting customer delivery or decrease in volume

• Develop and implement a tactical material flow planning process for production planning departments. Drive WIP inventory reduction planning and stock inventory levels to meet monthly reduction requirements.

• Develops policy and procedure for plant operations that are consistent with materials management which include the support of all quality system

• Ensure corporate and or plant policies and procedures are reviewed and updated to reflect customer requirements of delivery and its information transfer to the customer

• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline

• Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

• Supports and adheres to quality and partners in the achievement of IATF

• Supports the achievement and maintenance of ISO 14001

• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• Six+ years of materials management experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

• Proven leadership and managerial skills, interpersonal skills, and personal development.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Technical knowledge in automotive manufacturing

• Strong organization skill

• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment

• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor

• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required

• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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