Assistant Materials Manager
Core
Supervise Master Schedulers and Material Analysts to manage plant transportation, inventory, and logistics operations.
Role type
Assistant Materials Manager
Builds
Production material supply chains and inventory control systems
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Material Requirement Planning (MRP), inventory control, supplier relationship management, cost reduction strategy, data integrity management, project management, environmental compliance (OHS&E), ERP system administration
Preferred skills
Automotive JIT, TS16949 certification knowledge, QAD & SAP ERP experience
Technologies
QAD, SAP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Supervise Master Schedulers and Material Analysts; ensure data integrity through stock control systems; participate in new launch teams for material logistics; develop cost reduction initiatives; report on customer and supplier trends; work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery; establish MRP database parameters; minimize inventory levels and submit obsolescence claims; act as backup Materials Manager.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
