https://jobs.co.uk/job/materials-logistics-manager-recruit4talent--7b2e91f5-19ef-48e8-8d65-77f364ad658f RSS feed for Materials & Logistics Manager at Recruit4Talent. en-gb Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:13:45 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/materials-logistics-manager-recruit4talent--7b2e91f5-19ef-48e8-8d65-77f364ad658f https://jobs.co.uk/job/materials-logistics-manager-recruit4talent--7b2e91f5-19ef-48e8-8d65-77f364ad658f Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:28:07 GMT Location: Sunderland | Salary: From £58,000 depending on experience benefits | Type: Full time, Permanent | Materials & Logistics Manager sought by a world leader in the manufacture of automotive components. The company provides quality products, services and solutions worldwide to customers in over 150 countries.   Due to an internal promotion, they seek a senior materials management professional to join their Sunderland team as the Materials & Logistics Manager.   Your role as Materials & Logistics Manager: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Materials Expeditors and a Materials Supervisor operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven JIT environment.   JIT Materials Planning & Control Ensure continuous material availability to support JIT production with zero line stoppages Manage supplier call-offs, sequenced releases, and short lead-time adjustments driven by customer schedule changes Lead expediting activities to mitigate material shortages and supply risk Proactively identify potential disruptions and implement effective recovery and contingency plans Maintain accuracy of MRP parameters, BOMs, and sequencing data to support JIT performance Operate confidently with large and complex data sets (e.g. 1,500 part numbers with multiple d... Full time, Permanent