Job Description

Materials Manager

Position Overview

Global Tier 1 Automotive supplier seeks an experienced Materials Manager for its Chattanooga manufacturing plant. The Materials Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all materials, inventory, scheduling, and logistics functions to support efficient and cost-effective plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a core contributor on the plant management team.
• Lead and supervise all materials department personnel, including office/reception and designated HS&E responsibilities according to WCFP HS&E Appendix A and applicable WPS tasks.
• Oversee production scheduling, raw material planning, and maintenance of optimal raw material and finished-goods inventory levels.
• Manage warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Review, analyze, and interpret customer releases.
• Perform MRP activities and issue vendor releases.
• Drive optimization of freight utilization and cost.
• Maintain AS400 system accuracy and serve as liaison with the IT department.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the department's operating budget.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Expertise in computerized materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, purchasing, traffic, warehousing, and shipping/receiving within a JIT manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, including AS400, AS36, or comparable platforms.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex documentation and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong presentation skills with a comfort level presenting to senior stakeholders.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

Global Tier 1 supplier with over 60 plants and 7000 employees that invests heavily in development and succession planning. High visibility role with strong advancement potential.

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