Supply Chain Materials Business Manager
About The Position
The Materials and Traffic Business Manager will drive continuous improvement across the Materials organization through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and proactive risk management. This role leads a team responsible for developing KPIs, dashboards, and insights that improve cost, service, and operational performance. Working closely with Materials leadership, Customs and Traffic, Engineering, and cross-functional teams, this position identifies performance gaps, implements corrective actions, reduces logistics costs, and strengthens visibility on material risks, while supporting engineering change and obsolescence management processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain or Operations related field
- 5 years or more in a fast-paced OEM environment
- 5 years or more in a senior supply chain role with strong process systems experience
- Strong global relationship management experience, with the ability to effectively influence partners, team members, business leaders, and supplier executives
- Proven ability to inspire change, manage conflict, align diverse perspectives, and drive agreement on goals
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on identifying and optimizing processes
- Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, process improvements, and project management initiatives
- Skilled in analyzing processes and data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of analysts and specialists to drive analytical excellence and continuous improvement
- Drive process, tool, and performance improvements across Planning, Materials, and Traffic functions
- Own Materials KPIs and executive dashboards; deliver clear insights, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations
- Identify risks and performance gaps early; implement proactive mitigation strategies
- Optimize freight and logistics costs, including delivery performance and route efficiency
- Standardize and enhance Materials processes, tools, and work instructions, including MAKE part monitoring
- Lead Materials engagement in engineering change (ECN) and proactively manage cost, inventory, lead time, and obsolescence risks
- Own the Materials Obsolescence Program and inventory risk control framework
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
