Materials Manager
Company: US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description:The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in
quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki
Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed
chain drive systems to the automotive industry. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of
this job are included but not limited to this job description -
other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight
forwarders. Includes direct and indirect material.
- Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits
and measurements.
- Manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery
requirements.
- Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to
determine their effect on supply chain activities.
- Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new
or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or
laws.
- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining
shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and
staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
- Set and manage appropriate inventory levels. Manage product
changes, inventory obsolescence, and accuracy.
- Responsible for multiple sites: Home base Portland, TN. Other
Sites located in Chicopee, MA and Westfield, MA
- 25-30% travel requiredRequirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 10+ years of experience in in supervising/managing supply base.
Knowledgeable of support functions, including systems and
logistics.
- Working knowledge of performance indicators, including quality,
delivery, and price. Develops systems to collect data and provide
feedback.
- Working knowledge of APQP process from prototype stage through
production. Experience in developing new suppliers in junction with
new product programs.
- Working knowledge of modem manufacturing systems, including
MRP, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Experience in implementing
new system is helpful.
- Direct experience in negotiating with suppliers. Develops
strategy to reduce costs over the long-term horizon.
- Experience in logistics and warehousing, including traffic.
Familiar with negotiations among common carriers and emergency
service providers.
- Strong background in standard costing and quote preparation.
Develops cost/quote history, and implements system based on part
similarityTsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabilityPM21PI992276ca7172-31181-34400566
Keywords: US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC, Clarksville , Materials Manager, Executive , Portland, Tennessee
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