Material Coordinator

Overview Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan – the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls. Job Location: US-KY-Louisville | Number of Openings: 1 | Company Division: APUS Position Summary / Primary Purpose Reporting to the Plant Manager, monitor and maintain the inventory system; oversee receipt and dispatching of material in the warehouse; perform cycle counts and adjustments; work with Plant Supervision to ensure material is on hand and inventory levels are accurate; follow up on work in process to ensure conformity of material procedures; assist with shipment of orders; provide backup for Merchandise Shipping and Receiving as required. Major Responsibilities Schedule and ship merchandise orders; perform lookups to determine parts availability and assembly requirements, ensuring delivery to customers. Work closely with and lead the Receiving person; act as backup to Receiving, stagger lunch/break hours to maintain continuous receiving. Maintain the steel allocation/kitting program; analyze errors, plan and implement solutions in collaboration with the shop; support process improvement. Facilitate steel inventory (sheet steel and full-length materials for cut-to-size parts); analyze counts, identify causes, determine corrective actions, and implement changes. Conduct daily cycle counts; analyze results and provide insight into problem causes. Manually kit steel when required. Prepare CCIT sheets for the shop and coordinate inspection sheets. Kit motors after the wiring department takes material. Perform miscellaneous part adjustments from the cut/saw area; manually kit material as it is used when possible; work with the shop on large drop issues. Act as team leader for receiving/shop materials personnel or other shop personnel as needed. Coordinate incoming inspections with the receiving department and QA. Work closely with the ISO leader in the plant and act as an ISO Internal Auditor as required (training provided). Act as BC CAR Coordinator. Set up steel cycle counts as needed and enter counts into the ERP system. Perform other work-related duties as required. Broad Knowledge Knowledge of arithmetic and its applications. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficient manufacture and distribution of goods. Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air and road, including relative costs and benefits. Skills & Abilities Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Communicate effectively with others. Give full attention to what others are saying, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times. Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Education & Experience High School Diploma or 2–5 years of experience in a design-to-order manufacturing environment. Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Experience with SAP software. Must sign Webb's Employee Invention, Non-solicitation, Non-Compete and Confidential Information Agreement. Demonstrated Physical Abilities Constantly move/traverse the shop to access office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery. Constantly communicate with others through talking/hearing. Constantly read, identify, and assess forms and correspondence. EEO Statement and Benefits Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer for veterans, disabled, and other protected classes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or medical condition. Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; 401(k); and Flexible Spending Programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr