Materials Manager — SAP, JIT & Inventory Planning

Rhythm Automotive; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm Automotive in Portland, MI is seeking a Materials Manager to lead scheduling, inventory control, customer service, shipping, stock handling and storage at the Portland Plant.

The role requires 3–5 years of materials experience, SAP proficiency, and familiarity with automotive/JIT environments; APICS certification and a Green Belt are desirable. A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of materials experience.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule materials for production and manage inventory control plans.
• Establish short and long range production plans for the plant.
• Supervise plant customer service functions and material handling.
• Coordinate packaging, traffic, and distribution requirements.
• Liaise between plant, division and customers on schedules and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Conduct annual physical inventory and cycle count processes.
• Perform occasional plant visits to customers/vendors.
• Ensure quality management system compliance for the department.

Skills

Automotive/JIT experience

APICS certification

Green Belt certification

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rhythm Automotive in Portland, MI is seeking a Materials Manager to lead scheduling, inventory control, customer service, shipping, stock handling and storage at the Portland Plant.

The role requires 3–5 years of materials experience, SAP proficiency, and familiarity with automotive/JIT environments; APICS certification and a Green Belt are desirable. A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field is preferred.