Materials Manager

Materials ManagerLocation: Vance, Alabama Position Type: Direct *Please send qualified resumes to CWright01 judge.comMust-Haves:Bachelor's DegreeExperience: Materials Manager, SAP, Warehouse ManagementRole Overview:As a key member of the Materials team, the Materials Manager will oversee the materials department in a lean, just-in-time environment, focusing on automotive seating systems. Responsibilities include pre-production material control, scheduling, bill of materials coordination, and logistics.Key Responsibilities:Inventory Management: Monitor shipment plans and ensure sufficient inventory levels.Data Analysis: Analyze inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.Supplier Communication: Maintain consistent communication with suppliers on quality and delivery.Performance Objectives: Meet inventory performance goals set by Materials management.Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments.Supplier Performance: Disseminate performance data and maintain ethical supplier relationships.Continuous Improvement: Participate in teams focused on process improvement and waste elimination.Project Management: Work on projects to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.Inventory Verification: Verify perpetual inventory against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.Budget Control: Manage Material department budgets.Staff Management: Hire, train, and oversee staff.Safety Compliance: Enforce safety rules and regulations.Work Planning: Plan work assignments and equipment allocations.Problem Resolution: Resolve worker problems and collaborate on solutions.Regulatory Compliance: Interpret transportation and tariff regulations.Inventory Audits: Coordinate physical inventory audits with accounting.Supplier Relationships: Maintain good relationships and source best prices for materials.Goal Setting: Recommend and implement unit goals and objectives.Budget Preparation: Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenditures.Compliance: Ensure departmental procedures comply with TS16949 standards.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.Experience: Five years in logistics and materials planning.Knowledge: Manufacturing processes, inventory control, warehousing operations, relevant laws, strategic planning, and resource coordination.Skills: Communication, project planning, staff training, and evaluation.Bonus Points:Experience: Previous work in a JIT seating plant.Preferred: SAP experience.