Assistant Materials Manager

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The Assistant Materials Manager is responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the plant.

Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, while administering the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Lead material planning, inventory control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material flow operations.
• Manage MRP, BOM maintenance, PFEP, production planning, and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery metrics, shipment accuracy, and corrective actions.
• Support customer scheduling requirements, material availability, and premium freight reduction.
• Drive inventory optimization, obsolescence management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supervise material supervisors, warehouse personnel, and material handlers; provide training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with IATF requirements, customer-specific requirements, customs regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitor transportation costs, truck utilization, packaging expenses, and material handling efficiency.
• Maintain safe operation of material handling equipment, storage systems, docks, and racking.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and EHS compliance activities.
• Participate in contingency planning, plant inventories, cycle counts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to meet customer and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant years of experience Experience Requirements 3-5 years’ experience in Materials Management.

Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‐based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

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Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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