Materials Manager

BASIC FUNCTION:The Materials Manager leads all material flow, logistics, and customer service operations to ensure products move efficiently from suppliers through production and out to MUVIQ customers. This role drives on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational reliability across the entire supply chain.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee inbound, internal, and outbound material flow to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.Lead logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence.Maintain optimal inventory levels through effective planning, scheduling, and material control processes.Direct the production planning and scheduling function to ensure effective utilization of materials and manufacturing resources.Coordinate engineering changes to ensure timely phase-in of new components and phase-out of obsolete materials with minimal disruption to production or customer delivery.Track key performance metrics including inventory accuracy, delivery performance, logistics costs, and service levels; analyze data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Supervise, coach, and develop the materials, logistics, and planning teams to support operational objectives and continuous improvement.Support purchasing activities as needed, including supplier coordination, material availability support, and cost-out initiatives.Resolve material flow issues, delivery delays, and supplier-related challenges through cross-functional collaboration.Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, corporate policies, and customer-specific requirements.Prepared and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure requests as required.Support new product launches, quoting activities, and make-versus-buy evaluations through material cost and supply chain analysis.Maintain departmental standards for organization, safety, and operational efficiency.Serve on project or permanent teams as required to address special issues or problems.Provide leadership in establishing goals for continuous improvement that support organizational goals.KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:Educational Experience: Bachelor's DegreeField of Study/Technical Certifications: Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse OperationsMinimum # of Years of Experience: 5 years Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply ChainRequired PC Skills: Word, Excel, Microsoft Office SuiteCMS/Epicor Experience a PlusAutomotive Industry Experience a PlusWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Typical of an office environment. Majority of the job will be sitting, standing, and walking in a normal office environment. Use of dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment (computer, printer, etc.) will be required; occasional lifting light objects 5-10 lbs. May walk plant floor as needed. Ability to wear PPE when needed throughout the plant.*No agencies/recruiters please.**We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.