Assistant Materials Manager

Group Description
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Role Summary
Under the direction of the Materials Manager, responsible for managing the Chrysler Materials Analysts and the Service Parts team. Ensures that organizational materials objectives are successfully achieved, primarily related to cost and delivery.
Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and daily direction to Materials Analysts in Chrysler and Service Parts Analyst.
• Follows up and resolves supplier delivery issues. Drives corrective action.
• Monitors and strives to improve department KOI's.
• Manages and reviews cycle count activities to ensure integrity of inventory in ERP system.
• Ensures supplier releases are accurately developed and distributed in a timely fashion.
• Monitors the inbound supply of materials to ensure an adequate supply at all times.
• Continuously strives to optimize inventory levels and reduce cost.
• Oversees tracking and execution of engineering changes from Bill of Materials to production implementation.
• Develops department procedures and ensures adherence.
• Maintains top OEM service scores.
• Ensures the thoroughness and timely completion of scheduled performance reviews for all employees under their supervision.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive materials experience in a JIT automotive environment.

Additional Information

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to customers, suppliers, vendors, management, employees and corporate personnel.
• Excellent analytical, problem resolution and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills; and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities within and across departments/business units to meet established and changing deadlines.

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Nearest Major Market: Detroit