Director of Materials

1 month ago

Detroit, United States Premier Staffing Solution Full time

Director of Materials & Logistics


Location:

Detroit, MI


Position Type:

Direct Hire/ Placements


Job Description


Summary: Responsible for providing overall strategic and operational direction for Materials Management and Logistics activities, including directing and managing all aspects of the company's Freight, Warehousing, Planning and Inventory regionally. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director is responsible for contributing to the overall business strategy, establishing goals & objectives, external relationships and partnerships with Forwarders, Carriers and other vendors. A key goal is to optimize our organization's Materials Management and Logistics. This position closely collaborates with Plant Materials and Logistics, Operations and Finance.


Responsibilities:

· Execute projects to assist North American Plants to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the company's operation


· Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of regional Inventory, planning and Logistics strategies & systems. T implementation and operation of CMS systems and the development of best practices in coordination with plant and other operational lead principles throughout the businesses


· Introduce improvements in planning, scheduling and inventory management processes at different plant locations. The work will be done plant personnel


· Be an effective coach and mentor to Materials/Logistics personnel at different locations on matters related to planning, scheduling Logistics


· Develops and provides operational level strategic direction for NA Materials and Logistics teams. Leads and facilitates efforts in support of world-class practices. Researches and recommends new products, processes, systems, policies, and procedures to pursue in the future


· Ensure robust programs are in place for the assessment of Customer Delivery, Freight, Warehousing, Premium charges and inventory management and logistics


· Assists in the strategic development and upgrades of system software to meet World Class Manufacturing goals


· Ensure application of established corporate financial controls by providing operating management direction and support to the implement policies, instructions, and control procedures


· Demonstrates leadership by establishing credibility; acting with integrity; showing commitment; inspiring, motivating and guiding purchasing


· Upholds the principles of the Business Protocols


· Must understand and respect the laws and cultures in countries which conducts business & compliance's


· Identify security risk and developments of strategic plans to address


· Fulfill all Health and Safety & Environmental responsibilities as identified in the HSE Management Standards, and ISO 14001 Management Systems.


· Responsible for Budget preparation and planning



Job Requirements



Requirements & Knowledge:


· Microsoft suite - Word, Excel, Project


· ERP - Epicor CMS, with AS400 MRP (CMS).


· Global Market Place experience required


· 10+ years of experience in a senior management position or 10+ years of leadership experience with a track record of progression


· Demonstrated ability to lead in a large matrix organization, work collaboratively with colleagues, and get results through others


· Knowledgeable of business quoting and launch processes, industry best practices, standards and performance metrics


· Must have demonstrated success in satisfying OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in a complex, competitive automotive market


· Broad functional experience in areas of strategic planning, Materials, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain management, and Logistics


· Experience with total quality manufacturing management and continual improvement


· Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment is a plus


· Able to ensure that all systems in the organization are aligned toward achieving overall strategic goals


· Continually communicate and reinforce the highest priority strategic initiatives to keep the organization focused on the right things


· Hold others accountable for meeting the needs of the total business rather than optimizing the performance of only their area


· Ensure that the organization has broad strategies and plans that focus on market needs and competitive advantage; set and articulate a compelling vision for the organization


· Strong planning and organizational skills


· Strong team player

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