Material & Order Management Supervisor

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities:

Material Control & Inventory Management:

• Manage end-to-end material control from supplier pick-up through goods receipt and SAP stock keeping.

• Act as SAP ERP Material Control application owner and ensure proper user training.

• Own rolling forecast processes and supplier call-off creation, including EDI order transmission.

• Create purchase requisitions to support on-time material availability.

• Oversee inbound material and base vehicle track & trace to meet production timing targets.

• Drive Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting and corrective actions for delivery non-conformances.

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and KPI reporting.

• Manage obsolescence processes, root cause analysis, and cost recovery using cost-by-cause principles.

Production Scheduling:

• Manage production plan updates with customers and translate long-term plans into weekly, daily, and in-line buildable schedules.

• Oversee build status reporting for production orders and address scheduling risks.

Change Coordination:

• Drive logistics BOM setup and maintenance to ensure accurate material call-offs and consumption.

• Coordinate part phase-in and phase-out activities to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

• Lead change coordination communication with suppliers, plant logistics, general assembly, and customers.

Transportation & Logistics (Inbound & Outbound):

• Serve as iTMS (Integrated Transport Management System) application owner and ensure user training.

• Maintain transport master data and manage suppliers and carriers within iTMS. Support freight tender processes by providing key transportation data to procurement.

• Manage daily transport planning and execution, including routing, standard transport orders, and express shipments.

• Oversee inbound and outbound track & trace for materials and vehicles (base vehicles and ADVs).

• Act as escalation point between suppliers, carriers, customers, depots, and the Mesa plant.

• Manage express freight claims using cost-by-cause principles.

• Ensure freight cost targets and logistics KPIs are met.

• Oversee customs broker activities and ensure compliance with import regulations.

Maintain HTS tariff codes for BOM part numbers.

• Report finished vehicle shipping status.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Establish and staff the Materials & Order Management organization, including hiring and workforce planning.

• Provide disciplinary and technical leadership to the team.

• Define job responsibilities, set goals, and manage employee performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and act as a role model for safe work practices.

• Support World Class Manufacturing / MAFACT initiatives within area of responsibility.

• Ensure compliance with Magna's Code of Conduct, Ethics, and IATF requirements.

• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.

• Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and supply chain optimization initiatives.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.

• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.

• Respond immediately to reported hazards, defects, or non-compliance issues.

• Take appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.

• Act as a role model to promote a safe and compliant workplace.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field (technical focus preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or materials management, preferably within automotive manufacturing.

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP and logistics systems (iTMS preferred).

• Understanding of supply chain, transportation, and customs regulations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Steyr