Materials Associate Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

**Job Title: Materials Associate Specialist

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**Location: Columbus, IN (Hybrid)

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**Duration: 06+ Months Contract with High possible extension

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**Pay Rate: $22.25/hour on W2

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**Job Description:

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Resolves materials-related issues at any time during the manufacturing process. Interacts with global suppliers, internal suppliers and customers, and external customers.

**Key Responsibilities:

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• Resolves materials-related issues at any time during the manufacturing process with global suppliers, internal customers and suppliers, and external customers, regularly requiring availability for calls and meetings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Coordinates all aspects of material delivery for products; acts as company representative with Cummins suppliers; understands supplier operations sequences to plan for orders and shipments; negotiates supplier schedules to match customer demand; identifies and resolves material procurement issues with customers and suppliers.

• Understands metrics related to inventory control; improves inventory by developing reduction strategies; works with suppliers to improve delivery, lower lead times and implement Material Agreements; tracks and measures supplier performance.

• Resolves component conflicts and part allocation issues; resolves material transfer and orders issues between plants; verifies and tracks all incoming and outgoing material.

• Acts as a user or super user of inventory control systems; determines order rules necessary to drive accurate planning and inventory levels; conducts troubleshooting for systems issues; provides input into and drives changes for upgrades and improvements to the system.

• Develops part inventory and storage processes; maintains all associated records; coordinates part pulls and shipments; maintains related databases.

**Required Skills:

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• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

• Ability to use Excel or other analytical tools.

• Oracle or supply chain system experience preferred.

• The role involves a variety of administrative responsibilities, including updating purchase orders (POs), managing emails and chats, and collaborating with internal teams and other stakeholders.

• The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with procurement systems such as S360, Oracle, and Ariba.

• The manager is primarily focused on relevant experience and a strong understanding of procurement processes and systems.

You should be proficient in:

• Material Handler Experience
• Inventory Management & Control