Materials Planning and Logistics Manager (automotive) King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; Union (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices client, a global manufacturer of stamped automotive components, seeks a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager at our Union, SC facility. You will lead all aspects of supply chain, including customer service, demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, and internal logistics.

The ideal candidate is a strategic supply chain leader who drives world-class delivery, optimizes inventory, supports operational excellence, and leads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience across supply chain roles in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership managing teams.
• SAP or ERP/MRP experience required.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience a strong plus ( stamping, welding, painting ).
• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, etc.) 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 and logistics professionals.
• Drive inventory accuracy and working capital improvements.
• Lead S&OP to align demand with plant capacity and objectives.
• Ensure accurate orders, schedules, and supplier releases.
• Optimize material flow using pull systems, PFEP, Kanban, and continuous improvement tools.
• Manage SAP planning parameters and master data integrity.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Suppliers and Customers.

Skills

Leadership

S&OP

Lean manufacturing

Analytical

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Union, SC

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

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.