Materials Planning and Logistics Manager (automotive)

Job Juncture; Union (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in HTML, the client is an automotive components manufacturer seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager at their Union, SC facility. The role focuses on leading material planning, scheduling, and logistics with SAP/MRP responsibility.

Requirements include 7+ years in manufacturing supply chain, Lean/PI principles, and leadership of teams; automotive OEM involvement and APICS certification are pluses. Expect a hands-on leadership style in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 7+ years in supply chain, materials, production control, scheduling, or logistics in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership of 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 stamping, welding, or paint operations.
• Experience working with automotive OEM customers and AIAG, VDA, MMOG/LE is a plus.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer relationship management

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Planning and Logistics Manager (automotive)

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Location: Union, SC

Posted: September 20 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Our client is an international manufacturer of stamped automotive components. They have an immediate need at their Union South Carolina facility to become their Materials Planning and Logistics Manager. They would prefer no relocation, and the person should have experience in a tier one automotive supplier.

Job Summary

Material Planning & Logistics Manager

Union, SC

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.