Manager, Material Planning and Logistics - ll

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Materials Management professional to support the Operations Manager in developing and attaining manufacturing and materials goals.

You will assist with budget planning, forecasting, and adherence to policies for materials management and production planning. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of materials management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of all functional Team Members.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Manage inventory levels consistent with World Class Manufacturing.
• 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 inventory reduction planning and stock levels to meet monthly reduction requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for plant operations aligned with materials management and quality systems.
• Ensure policies reflect customer delivery requirements and transfer information to the customer.
• Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.
• Support and adhere to quality and IATF requirements.
• Support ISO 14001 achievement and maintenance.
• May be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

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

Position Type: Regular

Remote Status: On-site

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.