Manager of Materials

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.

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.
• Aid in the development and continuous improvement of plant layouts.
• Follow safe practices.
• Champion all local supply chain system processes/documents.
• Develop and manage inbound premium freight when necessary.
• Develop and manage PFEP database.
• Analyze part specifications to resolve specification errors.
• Manage engineering changes and take appropriate actions to address material impact in support of the product launch/program.
• Develop and implement team’s annual goals through continuous improvement activities.
• Provide Materials support and expertise.
• Lead Continuous Improvement - Kata initiatives.

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 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.

Physical Conditions And Physical Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of an employee in this position. Job duties and functions can change at any time and Android Industries reserves the right to require other duties as needed without revision to this document. 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.