Materials Planning and Logistics Manager (automotive)

u003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eOur client is a large international automotive stamping corporationu003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eMaterials, Planning u0026Logistics Manageru003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eDrive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eAre you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on orchestrating seamless product launches, optimizing material flow, and driving continuous improvement? Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations while delighting customers with world-class delivery performance.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat You’ll Dou003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eAs the Manager of Materials, Planning u0026Logistics, you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring every product and part gets where it needs to be — on time, every time. You will:u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eOwn product launch logistics - manage all material and supply chain aspects of new product introductions and engineering changes.u003cbru003eBe the voice of the customer - oversee customer portals, uphold all logistics requirements, and ensure expectations are consistently exceeded.u003cbru003eDeliver with precision - monitor delivery performance, follow up on requirements, and ensure service part orders are scheduled, produced, and shipped flawlessly.u003cbru003eLead continuous improvement - drive cross-functional initiatives like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and optimized material flow to boost efficiency and productivity.u003cbru003eEnsure compliance u0026safety - uphold OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and promote a safety-first culture.u003cbru003eDrive financial discipline - manage departmental budgeting and optimize resources for maximum impact.u003cbru003eInspire collaboration - lead and mentor teams while partnering with stakeholders across the organization to achieve operational excellence.u003cbru003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat We’re Looking Foru003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eWe want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics — but transforming it.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation u0026Experienceu003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Experience in material control and production scheduling.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Leading material control teams directly.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo SAP expertise is a must.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge, Skills u0026Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Proven success implementing MRP systems in production environments.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eo Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'South Charleston, WV ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'MI51-2753232

Created: 2026-03-16