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Materials Manager (Automotive)
Puebla, PUE · ManufacturingPosition 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:
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in materials/logistics management roles within automotive manufacturing, preferably in JIT / Tier 1 environments.
- Proven experience in high-volume, fast-paced operations with direct exposure to OEM customer requirements.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP or Oracle.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, inventory optimization, and logistics best practices.
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills in Spanish and English (verbal and written).
- Experience with NAFTA/USMCA trade compliance and international logistics is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Career growth opportunities in a global organization
- A high-impact leadership role in a key facility supporting automotive OEMs
- Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment