Material Planning and Logistics Manager - Union, SC

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking an experienced Material Planning and Logistics Manager for our Union, SC facility. The role leads demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, receiving and internal logistics to achieve world‑class delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will drive Lean initiatives, optimize inventory, and lead continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations or related field.
• 7+ years in supply chain, materials management, scheduling or logistics in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain or materials teams.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Lean manufacturing experience with pull systems, JIT, and continuous improvement.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred, esp. stamping, welding or paint.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer service, material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving and logistics operations.
• Manage and develop a team of schedulers, planners, logistics and materials professionals.
• Drive inventory accuracy, working capital improvements and overall supply chain performance.
• Lead S&OP process, aligning customer demand with plant capacity and objectives.
• Ensure accurate customer orders, production schedules and supplier material releases.
• Optimize material flow with Lean, PFEP, Kanban and continuous improvement tools.
• Manage SAP planning parameters, inventory controls and master data integrity.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes and packaging validation.
• Monitor KPIs, reduce premium freight costs and drive corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Planning and Logistics Manager - Union, SC

Location: US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Summary

Material Planning & Logistics Manager
Union, SC

We are seeking an experienced Material Planning & Logistics Manager to lead all aspects of supply chain operations at our Union, SC facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for customer service, demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and internal logistics.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic supply chain leader who can drive world-class delivery performance, optimize inventory, support operational excellence, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer service, material planning, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and logistics operations.


• Manage and develop a team of schedulers, planners, logistics, and materials professionals.


• Drive inventory accuracy, working capital improvements, and overall supply chain performance.


• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning customer demand with plant capacity and business objectives.


• Ensure accurate customer order management, production schedules, and supplier material releases.


• Optimize material flow through Lean manufacturing principles, pull systems, PFEP, Kanban, and other continuous improvement tools.


• Manage ERP (SAP) planning parameters, inventory controls, and master data integrity.


• Support new product launches, engineering changes, packaging validation, and customer logistics requirements.


• Monitor key logistics KPIs, reduce premium freight costs, and drive corrective actions through structured problem-solving.


• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Suppliers, and Customers to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.


• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, production control, scheduling, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.


• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain or materials teams.


• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including pull systems, JIT, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred, particularly within stamping, welding, or paint operations.


• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and industry standards such as AIAG, VDA, and MMOG/LE is a plus.


• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, etc.) are preferred.

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership and team development skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.


• Passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Why Gestamp?

At Gestamp, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance while working for a global automotive technology leader committed to innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.


• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.


• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.


• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.