Materials Specialist

Materials Management

Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Overall ownership of material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum
• Oracle expert
• Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory
• Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)
• Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution
• Partner closely with suppliers focusing on: Packaging needs, min/max planning. PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning, root-cause problem solving,
• Conduct daily walks on the floor and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues
• Support material transfers, supplier reviews w/Sourcing
• Field Modification Instruction, as appropriate - ordering material, formulating schedules
• Supplier visits, as needed - internal and external
• Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material
• Provide supply analysis data and recommendations as necessary
• Assist in cycle count efforts as determined
• Support tool development for prediction of material issues
• Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts

Quality Expectations:

Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree & 2 years of material experience or production scheduling Computer proficiency Bilingual

Preferred Qualifications:

APICS Certification Oracle knowledge and experience Six Sigma Green Belt Working knowledge of MRP Excellent Interpersonal Skills Strong problem-solving skills

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.