Materials Manager

autowc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for associates, Spou​

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Auto discounts

Fitness reimbursement

401K plan with company contribution

Paid holidays, floating holidays, vaca

Job summary

Auto Warehousing Company in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Materials Manager to lead the Materials Department and ensure accurate inventory levels across incoming, in-process, and outgoing shipments.

The role requires strong inventory control skills, experience with VIPS and spreadsheets, and the ability to train new staff. AWC offers health and life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and a bonus program. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Curtis Bay area.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent of five years' experience in parts/inventory.
• Experience managing inventory with VIPS and related spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory control process for all incoming, outgoing, and existing materials using VIPS and related spreadsheets.
• Support the monitoring of daily production activity and generate daily status reports.
• Maintain and log all warranty and internal claims on spreadsheets and ensure documentation.
• Create Bills of Lading for all shipments.
• Dispense materials to the Accessory associates and perform regular inventories.
• Perform annual cycle counting and monthly/weekly/daily counts.
• Communicate parts challenges to the Terminal Manager.
• Assist with forklift inspections and training of staff.
• Adapt to changes and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Training

Education

College degree

Five years' inventory/parts experience

Tools

VIPs

Spreadsheets/Excel

Job description

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC is hiring a Materials Manager for our Baltimore Fairfield location in the Curtis Bay area of Baltimore MD. This is a salaried position with a range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year that is paid weekly plus yearly Bonus eligible. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

AWC offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. Benefits include -health insurance for associates, spouses and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; EAP; auto discounts; fitness reimbursement; a 401K plan with company contribution; and several voluntary benefits. AWC corporate staff have paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick accruals, bereavement leave and jury duty leave.

Summary of Position:

This position oversees the Materials Department and directs the associates in that department. It also interacts with AWC management, vendors, and customers, to ensure all inventory counts and part levels are accurate and appropriate.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

• Manage the inventory control process for all incoming, outgoing, and existing materials using VIPS and other related spreadsheets
• Support the monitoring of daily production activity. Generate daily status report detailing inventory deficiencies. Review information with the Operations Manager and Terminal Manager.
• Maintain and log all warranty and internal claims on spreadsheets. Insure customer receives all necessary documentation via fax
• Create Bill of Ladings for all shipments
• Dispense materials to the Accessory associates. Perform a monthly, weekly, and daily physical inventory of all parts
• Perform annual cycle counting
• Communicate parts challenges to the Terminal Manage
• Assist with periodic inspections of the forklift condition and operation
• Assist with training new associates and temporary workers
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Complete all other duties assigned by the management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to communicate deficiencies not in line with quality standards to appropriate personnel in a diplomatic and assertive manner
• Ability to produce accurate information in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adhere to strict installation standards without variance o Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties
• Good vision for inspection
• Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Various duties as assigned or required to help the facility function as a team environment o Read and understand VIN numbers, repair orders, work orders, and other documents
• Understand and enforce AWC policies and Company safety policies Communicate problems to Terminal Manager

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements:

• College degree and/or equivalent of five years' work experience working in the parts and inventory field

Preferred Requirements:

• Manufacturing floor experience
• Data gathering

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.