Materials Manager

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer m

401k with employer match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Materials Manager to lead the Materials Department at our Walker, MI plant. You will oversee inventory, shipping, and procurement of raw materials, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate cycle counts. The role requires five years in materials planning, leadership experience, and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Plex.

Automotive background is highly valued. You will drive materials availability, collaborate across teams, and support a lean production

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Five+ years experience in Materials Planner/Scheduler or related role.
• Leadership experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Supply Chain/Logistics) is a strong plus.
• Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience using GM Supply Power or Honda Web preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order Processing – EDI and Manual.
• MRP, JRP, PRP.
• Knowledge of Kanban.
• All shipping activities – scanning, labeling, loading, paperwork.
• Accum management.
• Customer contact.
• On-time delivery.
• Packaging (returnable and expendable).
• Receiving process – standard and subcontract.
• Track errors.
• Production scheduling.
• Releases of raw materials and purchased parts.
• Capacity analysis.
• Warehouse organization – raw, purchased, WIP and finished goods.
• Maintain defined inventory levels with reporting.
• Cycle counting to 90%+ accuracy.
• Maintain inventories so production can operate without stoppages.

Skills

Leadership experience

Materials planning

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Plex Systems ERP

GM Supply Power

Honda Web

Job description

## Materials ManagerApplylocations: Walker, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R1148**Who We Are:** Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is *#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!* **Who We Want:**The primary responsibility of the Materials Manager is to ensure Plant Materials staff members are trained and following procedures set forth by the Director of Materials. They have responsibility in the oversight of the Materials Department to achieve operational objectives and customer satisfaction. This includes the management of inventory levels, on-time shipment of finished goods, warehousing/shipping of goods, customer service, the procurement, receipt, and storage of raw materials.**What You’ll Do:*** Order Processing – EDI and Manual* MRP, JRP, PRP* Knowledge of Kanban* All Shipping Activities – Scanning, Labeling, Loading, Paperwork, etc.* Accum Management* Customer Contact* On time delivery* Packaging (Returnable and Expendable)* Receiving Process – Standard and Subcontract* Track Errors* Production Scheduling* Oversees the releasing of all raw materials and purchased parts* Capacity Analysis* Responsible for all Warehouse(s) Organization – Raw, Purchased, WIP and Finished Goods* Maintain defined inventory levels – reporting those levels out as required* Cycle count inventories to ensure accuracy of 90% plus* Ensure adequate inventories are maintained so Production can operate without stoppages**When and Where:**This will be a **1st****Shift / 7am - 4pm** **M-F** position located at our **Plant in Walker, MI.****What You Need to Have:*** High School Diploma required.* Minimum of five years’ experience in a Materials Planner, Materials Scheduler or closely related role required.* Leadership experience required.* Bachelor’s Degree preferred (major or concentration in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is a strong plus).* Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred.* Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.* Experience using GM Supply Power or Honda Web preferred.* Has high standards of performance for self.* Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.* Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.* Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.* Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.* Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.* Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.* Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.* Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.* Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.* Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.* Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.* Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.### Who We AreChallenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is ***#QualityDriven** and **#PeoplePowered!***### What We OfferWe’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.