Material Assistant Manager

MOBIS; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC in Georgia seeks a BSA Material Assistant Manager to oversee material purchasing, inventory control, and logistics to ensure production continuity. The role also covers customs compliance, supplier coordination, and data integrity in SAP.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics with 5+ years in automotive material management, plus experience in JIS environments and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Admin, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• 5+ years automotive material management, purchasing, inventory control, customs, or logistics.
• Experience in Just-in-Sequence (JIS) manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage material purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and customs compliance to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Serve as primary contact for suppliers, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
• Monitor requirements, inventory levels, supplier performance, and shortages.
• Maintain purchase orders, inventory records, and material master data within SAP and related systems.
• Coordinate engineering changes, production requirements, and new program launches to ensure timely material availability.
• Oversee import/export activities, customs clearance, trade compliance, and duty management.
• Develop and maintain logistics processes, transportation plans, warehouse layouts, and material flow strategies.
• Monitor logistics costs, inventory accuracy, and key supply chain performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory management, logistics operations, and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO, inventory control procedures, and company material management standards.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, material movement, cycle counting, and returnable packaging management.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and headquarters teams.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and recommend actions to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Supervise, train, and develop hourly warehouse staff, including performance management and employee relations support.
• Support plant startup activities, business growth initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Decisive action

Plant startup experience

Education

Bachelors in SCM/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

The BSA Material Assistant Manager oversees material purchasing, customs compliance, inventory control, and logistics operations. This role supports the establishment and ongoing operations of MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC, ensuring materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality to support production. The position works closely with suppliers, internal departments, and headquarters to maintain efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Manage material purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and customs compliance to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
• Monitor material requirements, inventory levels, supplier performance, and potential shortages.
• Maintain purchase orders, inventory records, and material master data within SAP and related systems.
• Coordinate engineering changes, production requirements, and new program launches to ensure timely material availability.
• Oversee import/export activities, customs clearance, trade compliance, and duty management.
• Develop and maintain logistics processes, transportation plans, warehouse layouts, and material flow strategies.
• Monitor logistics costs, inventory accuracy, and key supply chain performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory management, logistics operations, and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO, inventory control procedures, and company material management standards.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, material movement, cycle counting, and returnable packaging management.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and headquarters teams.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and recommend actions to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Supervise, train, and develop hourly warehouse staff, including performance management and employee relations support.
• Support plant startup activities, business growth initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escal...

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management
• 5+ years of experience in automotive material management, purchasing, inventory control, customs, or logistics.
• Experience in Just-in-Sequence (JIS) manufacturing environments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Plant startup experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

None

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular time spent in warehouse and production areas.
• Frequent walking and standing throughout the facility.