Material Assistant Manager

MOBIS • Ellabell, GA

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About The Position

The BSA Material Assistant Manager oversees material purchasing, customs compliance, inventory control, and logistics operations in support of MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. The role ensures materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality to support production and works closely with suppliers, internal departments, and headquarters to maintain efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.

The position operates within defined corporate policies and procedures, exercising judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. It may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalates matters as required. This role has supervisory responsibilities and includes supervising, training, and developing hourly warehouse staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive material management, purchasing, inventory control, customs, or logistics.
• Experience in Just-in-Sequence (JIS) manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Plant startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage material purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and customs compliance to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
• Monitor material requirements, inventory levels, supplier performance, and potential shortages.
• Maintain purchase orders, inventory records, and material master data within SAP and related systems.
• Coordinate engineering changes, production requirements, and new program launches to ensure timely material availability.
• Oversee import/export activities, customs clearance, trade compliance, and duty management.
• Develop and maintain logistics processes, transportation plans, warehouse layouts, and material flow strategies.
• Monitor logistics costs, inventory accuracy, and key supply chain performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory management, logistics operations, and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO, inventory control procedures, and company material management standards.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, material movement, cycle counting, and returnable packaging management.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and headquarters teams.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and recommend actions to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Supervise, train, and develop hourly warehouse staff, including performance management and employee relations support.
• Support plant startup activities, business growth initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager