Materials Manager Job in Defiance, Ohio US
US Fortune 500 company in the automotive industry is looking for a materials manager for its operations in the Defiance, OH area.
Responsibilities:
- Implement purchasing, production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production in accordance with “Just-In-Time” delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories.
- Assist with the development of inventory and freight budgets for the purpose of establishing acceptable inventory levels and freight spend upon which performance can be measure and operating controls affected.
- Manage the most economical inbound / outbound transportation routes
- Assist with coordination of engineering changes, product balance outs and new product launches.
- Utilize Supplier Standards Manual and State of Work to improve the capability of suppliers while maintaining the flow of raw materials.
- Assists Plant Engineering and Plant Quality as required in resolving the disposition of substandard or rejected materials.
- Responsible for establishing optimum stores locations, methods for handling (conveyance), proximity, and visual management.
- Determine and maintain appropriate material handling equipment and staffing levels required to load, unload, move and store materials.
- Coordinates all Supply Chain Analysts’ and team activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering.
- 6-10 years of applicable experience of materials management and logistics for the Automotive industry.
- Experience with MFG PRO preferred
- Solid understanding and experience in JIT and other lean manufacturing techniques.
- APICS certification a plus