Materials Manager (Automotive JIT / JIS) [Inicio Inmediato]...

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sr. Materials Manager to lead all materials management activities for a high-volume Just-In-Time (JIT) automotive manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico . This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end materials planning, production control, logistics, inventory management, and supplier scheduling to ensure optimal flow of materials and on-time delivery performance in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the Materials, Logistics, Planning, and Warehouse functions to support JIT delivery to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 customers.
• Develop and implement robust material planning strategies that ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing inventory levels.
• Oversee customer scheduling and EDI releases , coordinating production requirements with production planning and purchasing.
• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) , inventory accuracy, and material availability through efficient processes and systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier scheduling , expediting, and follow-up to prevent production shortages.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation and logistics , managing 3PL providers to meet performance and cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing) to support launch activities and ECN changes.
• Implement and sustain lean material flow systems , including kanban, milk runs, pull systems, and supermarket strategies.
• Manage and coach a team of materials and logistics professionals, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead inventory control and cycle counting programs to ensure accuracy and proper valuation.
• Monitor key KPIs such as inventory turns, freight cost, delivery performance, and supplier responsiveness .
• Ensure compliance with all customs, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements related to international supply chain activities.

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