Plant Materials Manager: Lead Inventory & Scheduling

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a Materials Manager for first shift (7am–4pm). You will lead Plant Materials staff, manage inventory, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate with the Director of Materials to meet customer needs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 5+ years in a materials planning role, and leadership experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience with Plex ERP, GM Supply Power or Honda Web is highly valued in this automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Plex Systems ERP

GM Supply Power

Honda Web

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a Materials Manager for first shift (7am–4pm). You will lead Plant Materials staff, manage inventory, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate with the Director of Materials to meet customer needs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 5+ years in a materials planning role, and leadership experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience with Plex ERP, GM Supply Power or Honda Web is highly valued in this automotive environment.