Manager Plant Supply Chain

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive interiors is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain to oversee the Materials Department. This role involves managing production schedules, supplier relationships, and ensuring timely shipment schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the automotive sector, and a strong educational background in business or engineering.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

11 paid holidays

PTO, medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance and discount programs

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 aspects of the Materials Department.
• Oversee production schedules and material procurement.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

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Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors, redefining how people relax, work, and play in their vehicle interiors. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries, with over 33,000 employees worldwide. They design, develop, and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, YFAI is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), and Adient, a global leader in automotive seating. For more information, visit www.YFAI.com.

Job Summary:

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

Essential functions of the job:

1. Develop departmental systems, procedures, and policies related to purchasing, production, and material control, coordinating with the Quality Department.
2. Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing timelines, ensuring availability of materials and adherence to inbound and outbound schedules.
3. Build and maintain supplier relationships, collaborating with Corporate Purchasing and meeting with supplier representatives.
4. Implement efficient and economical methods for material movement, following quality procedures and effecting necessary changes.
5. Address delays to meet production and shipping schedules, communicating changes effectively to staff.
6. Manage material usage, anticipating trends and requirements for ongoing and new programs.
7. Develop systems to ensure departmental effectiveness within quality standards.
8. Participate in annual budgeting, reporting costs related to materials and labor as needed.
9. Ensure timely shipment schedules to meet customer requirements, developing performance metrics.
10. Analyze future customer demand to determine manpower, tooling, and equipment needs.
11. Coordinate physical inventories, analyze variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
12. Promote a safe work environment, utilizing 5S, job rotation, ergonomic practices, safety audits, incident reviews, and participation in safety activities.

Required Education:

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

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 manufacturing plants requiring physical activity.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive compensation packages
• 11 paid holidays
• PTO, medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k savings plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance and discount programs