Senior Materials Planning and Logistics Lead

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Materials Management professional to support the Operations Manager in developing and attaining manufacturing and materials goals.

You will assist with budget planning, forecasting, and adherence to policies for materials management and production planning. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of materials management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of all functional Team Members.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Manage inventory levels consistent with World Class Manufacturing.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory, WIP, raw materials and finished goods without affecting delivery.
• Develop and implement a tactical material flow planning process for production planning departments.
• Drive WIP inventory reduction planning and stock levels to meet monthly reduction requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for plant operations aligned with materials management and quality systems.
• Ensure policies reflect customer delivery requirements and transfer information to the customer.
• Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.
• Support and adhere to quality and IATF requirements.
• Support ISO 14001 achievement and maintenance.
• May be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Materials Management professional to support the Operations Manager in developing and attaining manufacturing and materials goals.

You will assist with budget planning, forecasting, and adherence to policies for materials management and production planning. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to travel as necessary.