Materials Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage key purchasing and supply chain data within JDE environment to improve daily operations.
• Partner with inventory and warehouse functions during cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintains files and documents storage for Materials Accounting as required by SOX and our customers for product traceability.
• Monitor inventory levels; analyze data, identify performance gaps or opportunities for improvement; plan and execute adjustments to improve efficiency of inventory movement.
• Utilizes order forms, inventory item lists, and price lists to place purchase orders; retains historical records of transactions.
• Identifies and resolves purchase order and invoice discrepancies working in collaboration with accounts payable, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely goods receipt and payment.
• Aids department leaders and Procurement function in the development and analysis of inventory costs and usage history, to determine which items must be included in plant safety stock inventory.
• The candidate will work with suppliers to ensure future material supply and improve existing operations.
• They will also analyze data and prepare reports for the Purchasing Department
• Reviews purchase requisitions and evaluation or conversion to purchase orders.
• Expedites Purchase orders to ensure delivery to meet the needs of the business.
• Assist in documenting and reporting root causes related to supplier fulfillment issues.
• Monitor inventory level of materials.
• Analyze root causes of back orders.
• Research and analyze cost variances.
• Calculate key inventory performance metrics.
• Participate in Purchase Order creation, placement, and confirmation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain concepts
• Works closely with production planner / scheduler to ensure adequate inventory is available at time of production.
• Other duties, as assigned by management.

Education and Experience Required :

• Bachelors’ Degree in related field (or combination of lesser degree and equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing and / or sourcing.
• Expertise in utilizing Excel.
• Must be available and willing to work flexible on-demand schedule (weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed).
• Proficiency in procurement and material requirements planning (MRP) systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand Bill of Materials (BOM) as well as to navigate engineering drawings.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills :

• Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel functions (formula development, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and text-to-column functionality).
• 2-years work experience in inventory control (or related field).
• Intermediate proficiency in JD Edwards software.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, prioritization, attention to detail, & the ability to work on multiple critical projects.
• Effective written, verbal, & interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

Physical Requirements :

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation :

• Must be able to lift up to 34 pounds for 3+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to sit for 7+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, and use fine motor skills for 6+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to push and pull for 1+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of written or spoken word
30+ days ago