Materials Manager (293888) CPP, CPPM, VDA 6.3/ Automotive, OEM, Tier 1 / PPS, AS400, Oracle, ABAS and SAP / Willing to relocate
A proven Materials & Supply Chain Leader with 20+ years of experience driving operational excellence across large, complex Tier 1 automotive and advanced manufacturing environments. Ann has built her reputation on executing plant startups, leading ERP system rollouts, and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings while maintaining world-class compliance (ISO/TS16949, IATF16949). She is a Senior Materials Manager who can run point in a large, complex automotive operation. Someone who knows Tier 1 demands, who can lead teams, drive results, and keep your lines moving without excuses. That’s her. When you strip it down, this is someone who’s done the work, Tier 1, high-volume, high-pressure operations.
She’s delivering BIG TIME at a senior level. ERP rollouts, $80M facilities, $4M cost savings, ISO/IATF transitions. You don’t get those results if you’re a ‘just average manager.’ She’s the one you call when you need the materials side of the house locked down, systems humming, and suppliers delivering. Period.” She is not just a manager; she’s a builder, strategist, and continuous improvement driver with a track record of aligning supply chain operations directly to customer and business objectives.She doesn’t just maintain systems—she builds them, certifies them, and improves them. She is currently employed but is interested in confidentially exploring new opportunities.
She has:
- 20+ years in automotive & manufacturing supply chain
- $80M+ facility experience with Tier 1 customers like BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Volvo
- 3 plant startups successfully executed
- $4M+ in cost savings through smart supply chain optimization
- Proven leadership of teams up to 25+ in materials, logistics, scheduling, and purchasing
- Tier 1 Automotive Experience: 18+ years at Borbet Alabama and Hanwha Cimarron, supporting BMW, Mercedes, VW, and Volvo.
- Large, Complex Operations: Managed $80M+ facilities, multi-department logistics, and teams of 25+ across materials, purchasing, scheduling, and logistics.
- Plant Startup Expertise: Successfully executed 3 manufacturer plant startups, including ERP integration and supply chain infrastructure.
- Certifications & Compliance: Led ISO/TS16949 → IATF16949 transitions; Internal/External Process Auditor Certified; VDA 6.3 Process Auditor; CPP/CPPM certified.
- ERP & Systems Leader: Deep expertise with SAP, Oracle, AS400, PPS, ABAS; directed ERP implementations across multiple facilities.
- Cost Savings & Process Improvement: Delivered $4M in savings through supplier rationalization, inventory optimization, and Lean processes; achieved 96% inventory accuracy through cycle counting.
- Supplier Management: Negotiated global sourcing contracts with 80+ international and 300+ North American suppliers.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partnered with Production, Quality, Sales, and R&D to align supply chain strategy with customer requirements and operational KPIs.
| Industry Pain Point | Ann’s Proven Experience |
| Late Shipments & Customer Disruptions | Managed shipping/receiving/logistics at Borbet Alabama, Hanwha Cimarron, and 2ª USA; implemented cycle counting with 96% inventory accuracy; ensured on-time shipments for Tier 1 customers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Volvo). |
| High Inventory & Excess Costs | Delivered $4M in cost savings through supplier rationalization and surplus sales; implemented Kanban and Lean processes; reduced obsolete inventory and improved accuracy across plants. |
| Complex ERP & System Integration | Directed ERP rollouts (ABAS, SAP, Oracle, AS400, PPS); trained teams and ensured successful adoption in multiple plants. |
| Supplier Underperformance | Managed 80+ international and 300+ North American suppliers; negotiated major contracts; improved supplier delivery performance; supported CAPEX and OPEX projects. |
| Regulatory Compliance (ISO/IATF) | Led plants through ISO/TS16949 and IATF16949 certifications; certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor; strong record in audit readiness and compliance. |
| Plant Startups & Growth | Executed 3 manufacturer plant startups, establishing materials, purchasing, and supply chain processes from scratch. |
| Disconnected Supply Chain Teams | Supervised and developed teams of 25+ employees across logistics, purchasing, and planning; aligned KPIs with corporate goals; partnered with production, sales, and quality. |
| Inefficient Material Flow / Handling | Improved warehouse operations by reducing truck loading time, handling time, and pick errors; standardized warehouse controls across 3 facilities. |
| Need for Cost Reduction & Continuous Improvement | Implemented Lean practices in DCs; delivered multi-million cost savings; streamlined shipping/receiving processes; drove cross-training and KPI tracking. |
Competencies
- Tier 1 Automotive
- IATF / TS 19649
- Supporting Complex Manufacturing Operations
- Supplier Management
- Improving Warehousing Operations
- Reducing Handling Time
- Reducing Truck Loading Time
- Directing Shipments
- Reducing Pick Errors
- Process Quality Tracking
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Streamlining Shipping / Receiving
- Leading Teams
- Developing Budgets
- Developing Daily Reporting Systems
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Expediting Process / Controls
- Production Planning
- Export Control Requirements
- Working in Union Facilities
- Matrix Organizations
- Setting Inventory Controls
- Controlling Work In Progress Inventory WIP
- Production inventory management
- Raw Material inventory RM
- Scheduling and Planning of Raw Material and WIP
- Holding Kanbans
- Standardized Warehouse Controls Across 3 Locations
- Cycle Count Accuracy
- Supporting CAPEX and OPEX projects
- Conflict Management
- Experienced in ERP / Enterprise Resource
- MRP Materials Requirements Planning
- Lean Sourcing
- Cross Training Personnel
- Operational Planning
- Forecasting
- Team Leadership 25+
- Variance Analysis
- Developing Suppliers
- Contract Negotiations
- Transportation Contracts
- Preparing Bids
- Plant Services Contracts
- Maintenance Contracts
- Supporting Fabrications Operations
- Implementing Lean Process into DCs
- Ensuring Needed Parts/Materials Availability
- Using Performance Metrics
- Production Scheduling / Planning
- Global Sourcing
- Developing Purchasing Procedures
- Expediting Emergency Requirements
- Building Supplier Relationships
- Vendor Rationalization
- ERP Systems: PPS, AS400, Oracle and SAP
- Root Cause Analysis
Certifications
- CPP- Certified Purchasing Professional, Certification No. 122304P
- CPPM- Certified Purchasing Professional Manager Certification, Certification No. 122304M
- VDA 6.3 Certified Process Auditor