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TI Automotive lists this Materials Manager opportunity in ligonier, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all material management activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This position oversees production scheduling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, customer demand management, supplier scheduling, and logistics operations while maintaining inventory accuracy and cost targets.
Automotive Supplier
Position Title
Materials Manager
Reports To
Plant Manager
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all material management activities to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This position oversees production scheduling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, customer demand management, supplier scheduling, and logistics operations while maintaining inventory accuracy and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
Materials Planning & Scheduling
Develop and manage production schedules based on customer demand and capacity.
Ensure raw materials, purchased components, and packaging are available to support production requirements.
Monitor customer releases, forecasts, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate with production, purchasing, and quality teams to minimize disruptions.
Inventory Management
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory audits.
Control inventory levels to achieve company targets while preventing stockouts.
Analyze inventory trends and implement corrective actions for excess or obsolete inventory.
Manage ERP/MRP system data and inventory transactions.
Logistics & Customer Service
Ensure on-time delivery performance to automotive customers.
Oversee shipping, receiving, warehousing, and transportation activities.
Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary.
Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Supplier Management
Communicate material requirements and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
Escalate material shortages and develop recovery plans.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop materials, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control personnel.
Establish departmental goals and performance metrics.
Conduct employee coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow.
Participate in customer and third-party audits.
Lead corrective actions related to material and logistics issues.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
Experience
5+ years of materials management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and automotive customer requirements.
Skills
Strong knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and logistics.
Understanding of automotive standards and customer delivery requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Knowledge of AS/400 basic operations, BPCS software and MRP Pull Systems, with willingness to obtain additional training in these computer applications if needed.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Inventory Accuracy
Inventory Turns/Days on Hand
Customer Delivery Performance
Premium Freight Cost
Supplier Delivery Performance
Schedule Adherence
Warehouse Safety Performance
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds and frequently carries up to 30 pounds, standing, and walking throughout the facility.
Ability to travel occasionally to suppliers, customers, or corporate locations as required.
Typical Automotive Environment
Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier supporting OEM customers with responsibility for customer satisfaction, inventory management, material availability, and continuous improvement of the supply chain.
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Worksite address
ligonier, IN, 46767, US
Who can apply
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