Materials Manager

Job description

Materials Manager

Provides overall supervision of Warehouse Operations employees including warehouse, shipping, receiving and material handling:

• Detailed knowledge of both capturing and creating/improving Key Performance Indicators.
• Pro-actively applies lean and other processes and technologies to meet

department and plant production goals; increase efficiencies and reduce

operating costs.

• Pro-actively investigates, learns, prepares and implements solutions to

inventory, delivery, cost and quality issues.

• Manages and achieves inventory goals and values, maintains accurate inventories
• Ensures production materials arrive on time to meet production schedules
• Manages supplier issues relating to the quality of incoming goods
• Ensures the warehouse layout is organized, with an emphasis on visual

management.

Availability

• Must be available to work scheduled shift Monday-Friday
• Must be available to work occasional mandatory Saturdays

Performance

Employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – Preferred Bachelor's degree in Logistics and

Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience,

experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment working with and

supporting OEMs/Tier1 suppliers; experience in plastic and chrome- plated

decorative trim product beneficial.

• Leadership Skills - 3 years Supervisory and Department Management
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have

familiarity with MRP/ERP software, EDI, OEM communication tools and all

Microsoft applications.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

• Business Acumen – Strong depth and breadth of the automotive ecosystem

as it relates to Mega Trends, Strategic Objectives, Decision Making and

Supplier Relations.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects

data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs

work flows and procedures.

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits

ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments;

requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to

others; uses resources effectively.

• Use of Technology – Familiarity with MRP/ERP software; troubleshoots

technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps

technical skills up to date.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers

and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in

group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with

emotional topics.

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and

thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps

others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication

methods. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group

presentation skills; participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively;

edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs;

presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written

information.

• Managing Customer Focus - Promotes customer focus; establishes customer

service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; monitors

customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer

needs.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity

and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to

building a positive team spirit.

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult

situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses

negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree / Associate Degree on Supply chain management, business administration, Procurement & Logistics, Engineering or any other related field or Equivalent Experience.
• APICS Certification is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $101,800.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Warehouse materials: 5 years (Required)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Howell, MI 48855 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Howell, MI 48855: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $101,800 - $115,000