Job Description

Job Description

Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Manager

We are partnering with a leading automotive manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize all material flow, inventory control, production scheduling, and shipping operations. The MP&L Manager ensures materials are available just-in-time (JIT) to meet customer requirements while controlling costs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily activities of the Materials Department, including inventory control, production processing, and finished goods shipping.

• Coordinate material flow to ensure 100% on-time delivery of quality products.

• Maintain and communicate machine capacity, manpower needs, and customer volumes.

• Partner with customers and suppliers to optimize material planning and logistics.

• Oversee supplier selection, performance standards, and compliance with company policies.

• Develop and implement MRP system policies and ensure accurate reporting of financial and inventory data.

• Monitor customer communications, EDI systems, and advanced ship notices (ASNs).

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Materials Department team, including performance management and succession planning.

• Support budget planning and cost management initiatives.

• Promote continuous improvement, lean practices, and 5S principles within the department.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, TS16949).

Key Qualifications / Education:

• Minimum 5 years of material control/logistics experience in automotive manufacturing.

• Extensive leadership experience.

• Experience with CMS, MRP systems, and operations/inventory management practices.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Post-secondary education in Materials/Logistics Management or equivalent experience.

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