Assistant Materials Manager

About the role

The Assistant Materials Manager supervises the plant's Master Schedulers and Material Analysts, focusing on transportation and inventory needs. As the lead CBR subject matter expert for the plant, the role also covers training and audit functions for the department. The position reports to the Materials Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain strong contact with customers and open communication
• Meet reporting and auditing requirements, including certification and training for TS16949
• Ensure data integrity through adequate stock control systems
• Take part in new launch teams to manage materials and logistics requirements
• Support a cost-effective logistics and inventory strategy and drive cost reduction initiatives
• Develop inventory control strategies and methods
• Report proactively on customer and supplier trends and work with suppliers to achieve full and on-time delivery
• Advocate for environmental initiatives such as recycling and waste reduction
• Ensure employee induction, training and compliance with OHS&E systems
• Set database parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software
• Monitor the accuracy and integrity of records kept by subordinates, minimize inventory levels and submit obsolescence claims when appropriate
• Drive accountability across the materials team and act as backup Materials Manager when needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain or equivalent additional experience
• Three or more years in Materials Management with knowledge of MRP; automotive JIT is a plus

Required skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably QAD and SAP
• Microsoft Excel