What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIALS MANAGER position at Gestamp?
Materials Manager
Drive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence.
Are you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining accuracy and control of inventories, transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, receiving and shipping to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled on time.
What You’ll Do
Manage, control, and lead the operations, activities, and personnel engaged in the Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Receiving, Shipping, Materials Handling, and Inventory Control.
Develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective execution of material logistics functions.
Maintain inventory accuracy through accurate inventory cycle counts, control systems, and corrective actions.
Assure vendor releases are timely and accurate
Improve in-plant material handling and storage systems.
Develop and maintain TS-ISO procedures for the Materials department.
Implement and ensure the use of the SAP system.
Understand and comply with all OSHA, Safety, and PPE requirements.
Establishes and supervises production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production, and reviewing factors that affect schedules.
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What We’re Looking For
We want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics but transforming it.
Education & Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
o Experience in material control and production scheduling in the automotive industry.
o Leading material control teams directly.
o SAP is a must.
o APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
o Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.
o Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.
o Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.
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Why You’ll Love It Here
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to:
Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.
Grow your influence in a high-impact role with visibility across the organization.
Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
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If you’re ready to bring bold ideas, lead with confidence, and deliver results that make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Profile description:
Materials Manager
Drive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence.
Are you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining accuracy and control of inventories, transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, receiving and shipping to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled on time.
If you’re ready to bring bold ideas, lead with confidence, and deliver results that make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Ari Gelberman
Talent Acquisition Manager - Gestamp
NORTH AMERICA DIVISION
2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 330
Troy, Michigan 48084 USA
AGelberman@us.gestamp.com