Aptiv · 1 day ago
Supervisor, Indirect Material
Warren, OH - USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expAptiv is a global technology company that provides solutions for mobility. The Indirect Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing purchasing, inventory management, and accounts payable functions across multiple plant operations, requiring effective leadership and collaboration skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleRide SharingSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team including indirect purchasing specialists, accounts payable staff, and hourly crib/receiving dock employees across multiple plants
Provide oversight for the Chemical Commodity Specialist, ensuring compliance with procurement and safety standards
Serve as administrator for the Kardex inventory system, including part setup, layout optimization, user training, and troubleshooting
Prepare and distribute summary billing reports for Ohio Operations review and post related accounting entries
Function as Approval Rules Coordinator for U.S. purchasing workflows, ensuring proper authorization processes
Create purchase requisitions in eCatalog and negotiate supplier agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
Monitor tooling supplier performance and maintain budget compliance for maintenance and supply accounts
Support audit requests related to SOX controls, billing, and invoicing accuracy
Assist in scheduling tooling jobs through the 926 toolroom and maintain accurate inventory levels in Ohio cribs
Represent the department in plant meetings, providing updates and actionable insights
Develop and publish weekly spend and open order reports; analyze plant-specific data such as die downs and crib usage
Maintain crib catalogs and manage Kardex reporting through ItemPath
Conduct mass reviews and calibrations of crib order levels; implement continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent
1–4 years of supervisory experience
1–4 years of purchasing experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite for data analysis and reporting
Experience with SAP for report generation and script development
Familiarity with Kardex Power Pick and ItemPath systems
Ability to interpret technical drawings using Unigraphics and AutoCAD
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Strong results orientation and execution characteristics
Resourceful, innovative, and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks
Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills with the ability to act independently
Company
Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.15B
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $816.13M
2017-12-04IPO
Leadership Team
Rodney O'Neal
CEO & President
Varun Laroyia
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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