Materials Logistics Supervisor

International Motors • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Join a company committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. International's Huntsville Powertrain Plant is currently seeking a Materials Logistics Supervisor to lead our inbound logistics team. In this key leadership role, you'll be the go-to expert for applying Lean Manufacturing principles, driving efficiency, and managing high-performing logistics team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is central to our plant's daily success—ensuring logistics goals are met while cultivating a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of materials management or supply chain experience, OR a Master's degree and at least 1 year of materials management or supply chain experience, OR at least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to be employed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in logistics, supplier performance reliability, material availability, warehouse management, inventory accuracy.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Solid grasp of P&L drivers and cost control measures.
• Strong decision-making and rapid problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all activities related to material procurement, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and storage.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, procedures, and material control systems to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.
• Oversees the planning and coordination of material schedules in collaboration with purchasing, production, and engineering teams to meet organizational needs while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to prepare material requirement plans and support production control operations.
• Lead and supervise daily logistics to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Adjust and prioritize schedules based on demand and material flow.
• Champion Lean initiatives such as 5S, and real-time process management.
• Manage budgets, labor resources, and workforce planning.
• Quickly identify and resolve logistics and process issues.
• Working cross-functionally with Corporate Logistics, Production, Procurement, Engineering departments.
• Mentor and develop team members for long-term success.

Benefits

• Market-based compensation.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• EAP.
• Legal insurance.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree