Manager Plant Supply Chain

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Romulus, MI, is seeking a Manager Plant Supply Chain to lead purchasing, production and material control while interfacing with Quality and Safety.

You will develop departmental systems, manage schedules and ensure timely inbound materials and shipping. The role requires 7–10 years in materials/planning within automotive, strong MRP systems expertise, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience within the field.
• 3–5 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience in material planning/purchasing.
• Expertise in use of MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) and email.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental systems, procedures and policies involving purchasing, production and material control.
• Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing schedules.
• Develop supplier relationships and collaborate with Corporate Purchasing for supplier information.
• Eliminate delays to production and shipping schedules and communicate changes to staff.
• Monitor inventory, assess variances, and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

MRP systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

Job Description

Essential Functions of Job:

• Supervisory Capacity:Direct Reports: 11-15
• Assume primary role in developing departmental systems, procedures and policies involving purchasing, production and material control. Interface with Quality Department to stay in process for all systems.
• Oversee production schedules, including material procurement and manufacturing schedules.Monitor reports and communicate with staff to ensure sufficient materials are available to production and ensure inbound raw materials and outbound shippingschedules are maintained.
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure a continuing source vendor. Work with Corporate Purchasing as a resource for supplier information and meet locally with supplier representatives.
• Devise methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of the plant. Follow Quality proceduresto effect change through procedures, work instructions and training.
• Take necessaryactions to eliminate delays to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.Create workflow changes as necessary on an on-going basis for prevention plan for timing issues. Communicateall changes to staff members to ensure engagement and comprehension.
• Directs the usage of material to produce the product taking into consideration numerous variables. Assesses and anticipates material trends and usage based on initial information for new and on-going programs.
• Develops systems and programs to insure effectiveness of the department within quality guidelines and formats.
• Participates in annual budget forecasts. Reports costs for materialand labor within Material Group to Plant Manager as necessary.
• Oversees prompt shipment schedules to ensure customer requirements are met using resources/tools available, developing assessments and metrics for on-going performance.
• Analyses future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling and equipment needs.
• Coordinates physical inventories and entryof same in accordance with established processes.Evaluate and report significant inventory variance, identify root cause and corrective action for inventory discrepancies.
• Responsiblefor promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries using 5S, job rotation, and ergonomicwork practices. Safety auditing, tracking of audit closure, participating in incident reviewsalong with writing or assisting in the 8D process and aiding in corrective action closure.Communication of safety information as necessary and participation in safety meetings and activities isalso required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Keepinformed on availability and price trends on new materials, products and sources.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security andconfidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interactpolitely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study: Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or another technical field.
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Experience within the field.
• 3-5 MinimumYears of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Previous experience in material planning/purchasing. Additional Buyer experience in repetitive, just-in-time manufacturing beneficial.
• Expertise in use of MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and email.
• Ability to work in rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines.
• Ability to accurately communicate to co-workers and management.
• Effective oral and writtencommunication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing production planning and material management, preferred.

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally
• Movement (Walking):Frequently
• Carry Weight (Liftingup to 15 lbs):Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Occasionally

Language Preferred: None

• May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
• Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person
• Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

EHS Requirement: People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS).

Quality Requirement: People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg.AME, ME, PE etc.).

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to coveror contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.