Material Control Manager

TRC's client, located near Savannah GA, has a direct hire opportunity for a Material Control Manager.
They will assist with relocation!
 
This opportunity is with an Automotive industry leader offering great benefits and strong long-term growth potential.

The Material Control Manager must possess excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills to ensure that materials are available when needed, costs are managed, and inventory levels are optimized. They are responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of material control within the organization and vendor. This includes planning, coordinating, and optimizing inventory management, procurement, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources and ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently to support the overall production control objectives. This role involves collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure material availability.
    • Managing inventory levels and ensuring that materials are ordered and received on time to meet production plan.
    • Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to place orders, control spec change and manage logistics chain.
    • Maintaining accurate records of inventory and tracking the movement of materials within the plant.
    • Developing and implementing inventory control procedures and systems to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste.
    • Performing regular physical inventory counts to reconcile inventory levels and identify discrepancies or shortages.
    • Analyzing data related to inventory levels, lead times, and usage patterns to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings to ensure forecasting accuracy.
    • Identifies material requirements and timing by direct acquisition of materials to support production schedules.
    • Provides coaching, mentoring, and development of team.
    • Removes roadblocks and resolves problems delaying the progress of projects and department milestones.
    • Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, monitor progress, assess performance, and make informed decisions.
    • Prepares regular reports on material availability, inventory status, and performance.
    • Continuously evaluates cost reduction improvements in material ordering and inventory control management.
    • Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Qualifications & Preferences
Required:
    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing Management, Logistics, or related field.
    • 7+ years in material control/planning, inventory management, supply chain management or related job experience. (minimum 5 years of managing experience)
    • Automotive manufacturing experience (OEM, Tier 1)
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Excellent communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams
    • Advanced Microsoft Applications expertise.
    • Knowledge of transportation principles and methods.
    • Ability to articulate, write, and present clearly to upper management.
    • Proficient in SAP
Preferred:
    • Advanced degree in a related field preferred
    • Years of experience in fast paced, high volume automotive industry strongly preferred.
    • Certifications and experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Manage multiple tasks and volatile requests.
Working Hours (Shift) Requirement
    • Employment opportunities at HMGMA will be completed on multiple phases.
    • Shift assignment for this position may change to meet the business needs. 
    • Any changes will be communicated to employees and according accommodation will be considered.
 
Travel Requirement
    • Domestic / International travel may be required.
 

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.