Materials Manager (MPLD)

Job description

Sodecia is an industrial corporation operating worldwide as a full service supplier in the Body in White, Powertrain, Safety & Interiors and Tools & Equipment. Sodecia Automotive London has two facilities within London and focuses in the Body In White division. We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual that brings the required expertise and experience to manager the Materials department that involves both of our locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure that budget and forecast stock targets defined on budget are reached;
• Optimize the supplier network in order to reach budget and forecast stock targets;
• Assure the processes and procedures of material suppliers are according to business unit needs;
• Assure the best production planning according to budget and forecast defined targets;
• Assure that time and quantity of finished and working in process (WIP) parts are available to be sent to customers, according to delivery customers' plans;
• Assure that business unit responsibility transportation is done by the suppliers selected by the business unit;
• Assure all dispatch and invoicing documents;
• Coordinate and supervise all warehouse(s) activities;
• Assure that all the conveyed waste is sent with all legal and Environment System required documentation;
• Collaborate with various departments to manage the efficient flow of all materials, ensuring that a correct supply is made to the production line;
• Collaborate with the production to schedule all deliveries and manage all delays and ensure compliance to all material requests;
• Answer and respond to customer inquiries on shipping issues, and implement best practices in shipping processes;
• Control inventory levels through conducting cycle counts, physical counts and support inventory process;
• Assure the correct packaging management (Internal and customer).
• Participates in the IATF16949 and ISO 14001 programs in accordance with company policy and procedure
• 4G Management Model Execution specific to KPIs in SoftExpert (MPLD Start Up Meeting, MPLD Resource meeting)
• Performs other duties and projects as required.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience with hands on materials and logistics knowledge
• Automotive manufacturing experience is an asset
• Bachelor degree or College education in logistics, industrial engineering, management or similar;
• Strong understanding of SAP
• Good knowledge of Lean Logistics (Pull systems, kanban Supply Systems);
• Knowledge in EDI tools and stocks management;
• Deep knowledge in logistics and dispatch.
• Experience in dealing with difficult operations situations with evidence of good capacity of adjustment and reaction to new conditions related to the logistic constrains (customer demands, production and suppliers variations);
• High level of leadership skills.

Sodecia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment, selection process and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Division of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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