Supply Chain Materials Manager
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
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Title: Supply Chain Materials Manager
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Hybrid (3 days/ wk in office) - Foster City, CA (94404)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Materials Manager for Direct Procurement to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves supporting the Operations teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials throughout the product development and manufacturing process. This role involves end-to-end material management, including planning, procurement, inventory control, material flow optimization, and supplier coordination. This is a high-impact role that requires a highly organized, data-driven, and experienced professional in managing supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Hybrid (3 days/ wk in office) - Foster City, CA (94404)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Materials Manager for Direct Procurement to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves supporting the Operations teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials throughout the product development and manufacturing process. This role involves end-to-end material management, including planning, procurement, inventory control, material flow optimization, and supplier coordination. This is a high-impact role that requires a highly organized, data-driven, and experienced professional in managing supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaboration & Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Engineering) to understand overall demand, share forecasts with the suppliers, track supplier readiness for on-time delivery, and report internally to support planning.
- Supplier Management: Monitor supplier lead times and ensure order coverage based on demand and lead time. Review supplier input/output (IO) plans, identify material risks, develop mitigation plans with cross-functional support and escalate to leadership where required.
- Operational Issue Resolution: Resolve operational issues related to PO coverage, invoicing, and master data management in the ERP system.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track and report key performance metrics, including material availability, on-time delivery, and delivery accuracy.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) Support: Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts by ensuring material alignment with development timelines and production ramps.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 4-6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Deep expertise in data analysis and the ability to interpret complex datasets for informed decision-making. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, and familiarity with data analysis tools.
- Strong organizational skills to manage and track transactional details.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
- Experience with ERP systems.
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Where is the Supply Chain Materials Manager job located?
The Supply Chain Materials Manager role with DeWinter BH is based in Foster City, CA, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Supply Chain Materials Manager role remote?
Yes — the Supply Chain Materials Manager position at DeWinter BH is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Supply Chain Materials Manager role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Supply Chain Materials Manager role at up to USD 70 per hour.
Is the Supply Chain Materials Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Supply Chain Materials Manager role?
The Supply Chain Materials Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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