Material Planning And Logistics Manager
Location : US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp
Manager, Materials, Planning & Logistics
Drive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence.
Are you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on orchestrating seamless product launches, optimizing material flow, and driving continuous improvement? Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations while delighting customers with world-class delivery performance.
What You'll Do
As the Manager of Materials, Planning & Logistics, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring every product and part gets where it needs to be on time, every time. You will :
- Own product launch logistics manage all material and supply chain aspects of new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Champion maintenance readiness collaborate with engineering to plan preventive maintenance and keep assets running at peak performance.
- Be the voice of the customer oversee customer portals, uphold all logistics requirements, and ensure expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Deliver with precision monitor delivery performance, follow up on requirements, and ensure service part orders are scheduled, produced, and shipped flawlessly.
- Lead continuous improvement drive cross-functional initiatives like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and optimized material flow to boost efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure compliance & safety uphold OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and promote a safety-first culture.
- Drive financial discipline manage departmental budgeting and optimize resources for maximum impact.
- Inspire collaboration lead and mentor teams while partnering with stakeholders across the organization to achieve operational excellence.
What We're Looking For
We want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics but transforming it.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).Experience in material control and production scheduling.Leading material control teams directly.SAP expertise is a must.APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven success implementing MRP systems in production environments.Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.Why You'll Love It Here
This is more than a job it's an opportunity to :
Shape the future of how products are launched and delivered.Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.Grow your influence in a high-impact role with visibility across the organization.Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.If you're ready to bring bold ideas, lead with confidence, and deliver results that make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
Join the Gestamp team!