Materials Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Materials Manager is is responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the automotive seating plant. Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, while administering the department in an efficient and cost effective manner.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software systems.
• Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensures control of supplier releases, incoming material shipments, receiving documents, inventory levels, material storage and movement and shipments to the customer.
• Manage and monitor the activities of subordinates accuracy and integrity of all materials related to record keeping.
• Establish goals and action plans for continued reduction in the cost of transportation, package handling, piece price and inventory levels.
• Monitor and measure supplier performance to ensure compliance with established quality and delivery standards.
• Manage the data and maintenance of the Bill of Material Database. This includes monitoring the performance of effectively date implementation, changes to Billing of material and loading of new end items.
• Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim.
• Maintain excellent customer relations including supplier delivery performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Five to ten years in Materials Management with knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience. 40% of time on floor.
• 3 years of experience in an automotive unionized experience
• Excel proficient

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors