Assistant Materials Manager

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors in Detroit, Michigan is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager to oversee material and inventory management within the plant. You will lead operations that encompass material planning, inventory control, and supplier performance monitoring, ensuring optimal production schedules and compliance with established standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with 3-5 years in Materials Management. This role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to drive inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Materials Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehousing operations.
• Manage MRP, BOM maintenance, and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor supplier performance and shipment accuracy.
• Drive inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

MRP management

Supplier performance monitoring

Cost reduction initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Materials Manager is responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the plant. Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, while administering the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning, inventory control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material flow operations.
• Manage MRP, BOM maintenance, PFEP, production planning, and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery metrics, shipment accuracy, and corrective actions.
• Support customer scheduling requirements, material availability, and premium freight reduction.
• Drive inventory optimization, obsolescence management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supervise material supervisors, warehouse personnel, and material handlers; provide training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with IATF requirements, customer‑specific requirements, customs regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitor transportation costs, truck utilization, packaging expenses, and material handling efficiency.
• Maintain safe operation of material handling equipment, storage systems, docks, and racking.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and EHS compliance activities.
• Participate in contingency planning, plant inventories, cycle counts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to meet customer and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent relevant years of experience

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Materials Management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.