BASIC FUNCTION:
The Materials Manager leads all material flow, logistics, and customer service operations to ensure products move efficiently from suppliers through production and out to MUVIQ customers. This role drives on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational reliability across the entire supply chain.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee inbound, internal, and outbound material flow to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Lead logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels through effective planning, scheduling, and material control processes.
- Direct the production planning and scheduling function to ensure effective utilization of materials and manufacturing resources.
- Coordinate engineering changes to ensure timely phase-in of new components and phase-out of obsolete materials with minimal disruption to production or customer delivery.
- Track key performance metrics including inventory accuracy, delivery performance, logistics costs, and service levels; analyze data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervise, coach, and develop the materials, logistics, and planning teams to support operational objectives and continuous improvement.
- Support purchasing activities as needed, including supplier coordination, material availability support, and cost-out initiatives.
- Resolve material flow issues, delivery delays, and supplier-related challenges through cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, corporate policies, and customer-specific requirements.
- Prepared and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure requests as required.
- Support new product launches, quoting activities, and make-versus-buy evaluations through material cost and supply chain analysis.
- Maintain departmental standards for organization, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Serve on project or permanent teams as required to address special issues or problems.
- Provide leadership in establishing goals for continuous improvement that support organizational goals.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Educational Experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Field of Study/Technical Certifications: Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Operations
- Minimum # of Years of Experience: 5 years Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain
- Required PC Skills: Word, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
- CMS/Epicor Experience a Plus
- Automotive Industry Experience a Plus
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Typical of an office environment. Majority of the job will be sitting, standing, and walking in a normal office environment. Use of dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment (computer, printer, etc.) will be required; occasional lifting light objects 5-10 lbs. May walk plant floor as needed. Ability to wear PPE when needed throughout the plant.
*No agencies/recruiters please.
**We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
