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Materials Manager

US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC | Portland, TN, US, 37148

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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 required
Requirements:
  • 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 similarity

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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