Manager of Materials

MATERIALS MANAGER

Job Summary

Responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery. Develops and executes material plan. Supports activities for efficient flows of materials within the manufacturing plant and to and from inventory or supplier.

• Schedules and controls the release of materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory records for all parts within Company’s ERP system (MfgPro) and customer’s MRP system.
• Maintains strong relationships with the customer and supplier base.
• Supports plant teams with Receiving Dock, Shipping Dock, and material storage issues.
• Develops, monitors, and implements the team’s annual goals through its ongoing continuous improvement activities.
• Provides Materials support and expertise.
• Ledges Continuous Improvement - Kata initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material and inventory control systems.
• Manage material scheduling in a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment.
• Support material activities associated with a Directed Buy process and assist in resolving contract management issues impacting material availability.
• Manage accurate inventory records for all parts within Company’s ERP system (MfgPro) and customer’s MRP system.
• Maintain strong relationships with the customer and supplier base.
• Support plant teams with Receiving Dock, Shipping Dock, and material storage issues.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of plant layouts.
• Follow safe practices.
• Draft and release all documents and approve any proposed changes to the local supply chain processes.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Materials Management, Finance, or Business Administration) required.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 7+ years Materials Management experience in the automotive industry.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency with Material Control Systems and Materials Requirement Planning Systems (QAD’s MfgPro and preferably customer specific MRP and container management systems).
• Working knowledge of material flows, layouts, packaging and containerization.
• Ability to plan and analyze production requirements and implement supporting material systems and business processes.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and leadership ability, especially for collaborating with others internally and externally to accomplish goals and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated and creative ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software, particularly MS Excel and use of spreadsheets for managing and analyzing data.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

Purpose

We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people.

Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
• Teamwork

Candidates residing in California or Colorado are not eligible for remote positions.

Avancez Assembly is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.