Manager Plant Supply Chain

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain to oversee the Materials Department. This role involves managing scheduling, warehousing, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient material flow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the automotive industry, and will be responsible for developing systems to enhance departmental effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in the field, with 3-5 years in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of the Materials Department including scheduling and shipping.
• Oversee production schedules and ensure material availability.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for reliable material sourcing.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Manager Plant Supply Chain

Location: United States - SC - Fountain Inn

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for managing all areas of the Materials Department, including receiving, scheduling, warehousing, and shipping activities.

Essential functions of the job:

1. Develop departmental systems, procedures, and policies involving purchasing, production, and material control. Collaborate with the Quality Department to ensure systems are aligned.
2. Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing timelines. Monitor reports and communicate with staff to ensure sufficient material availability and adherence to inbound and outbound schedules.
3. Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure a reliable source of materials. Work with Corporate Purchasing for supplier information and meet with supplier representatives locally.
4. Implement policies to ensure efficient and economical movement of materials in and out of the plant. Follow quality procedures to effect changes through work instructions, procedures, and training.
5. Take necessary actions to eliminate delays, ensuring production and shipping schedules are met. Adjust workflows as needed and communicate changes to staff to ensure understanding and engagement.
6. Manage material usage considering various variables. Anticipate material trends and usage for new and ongoing programs.
7. Develop systems and programs to ensure departmental effectiveness within quality guidelines.
8. Participate in annual budget forecasting. Report material and labor costs to the Plant Manager as needed.
9. Ensure prompt shipment schedules to meet customer requirements, developing assessments and metrics for ongoing performance evaluation.
10. Analyze future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling, and equipment needs.
11. Coordinate physical inventories, analyze variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
12. Promote a safe work environment using 5S, job rotation, ergonomic practices, safety audits, incident reviews, and participation in safety meetings.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in the field, with 3-5 years in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants, which may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety. With over 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide, our team of 4,200 experts operates in R&D centers and regional offices, providing engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. We focus on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology to support automakers in exploring future mobility and delivering innovative cabin solutions.

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