Manage, control and lead the operations, activities and personnel engaged in the Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Receiving, Shipping, Materials Handling and Inventory Control
Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective execution of material logistics functions
Maintain inventory accuracy through accurate inventory cycle counts, control systems and corrective actions
Assure vendor releases are timely and accurate
Improve in-plant material handling and storage systems
Develop and maintain TS-ISO procedures for Materials department
Implement and ensure the use of SAP system
Understand and comply with all OSHA, Safety and PPE requirements
Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in material control and production scheduling in the automotive industry
Leading material control teams directly
SAP is a must
APICS CPIM certification strongly desired
Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities
Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable

Materials Manager

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