The Materials Manager is responsible for leading the planning, procurement, control, and efficient flow of materials to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time delivery to customers. This role ensures optimal inventory management, cost control, and compliance with corporate and legal requirements across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the functions of materials planning, purchasing, warehousing, logistics, and traffic.
- Ensure production schedules are met by securing material availability on time and in full.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize costs and minimize supply risks.
- Implement inventory management policies that balance efficiency, cost, and customer service.
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as inventory levels, turnover, obsolescence, OTIF, and forecast accuracy.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain effective supply chain planning.
- Drive continuous improvement projects in logistics, warehousing, and procurement to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, trade regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
- Develop, train, and motivate the materials team to achieve high performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in materials, logistics, or supply chain management within the manufacturing industry (automotive or Tier 1 experience preferred).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Expertise in inventory management, procurement processes, and international trade.
- Advanced English (required for corporate and international customer interaction).
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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