Coordinator - Materials

About the role

Plan, coordinate, and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to Production & Shipping schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, review, and distribute approved Production Plan in SAP for Production Departments and work centers according to shipping schedules.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine the progress of work and completion dates.
• Compile reports on progress of work, inventory level, and production problems.
• Close completed Production Orders in SAP after the completion of the job.
• Work with Shipping Clerk to ensure all transactions and data entered in SAP are correct.
• Plan and schedule subcontractors for outside parts processing through EDI released on a weekly basis.
• Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitor and update minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Coordinate delivery schedules for subcontractors with Shipping and escalate any open issues.
• Track and measure delivery performance of subcontractors on a monthly basis and provide data to management and subcontractors for areas of improvement.
• Inventory management, maintain target inventory levels for raw and finished goods products, cycle counting, and physical inventory.
• Dispute any infractions to our Customer rating when applicable.
• Learn and implement any Continuous Improvement activities which can be self-generated or initiated by Linamar Forgings Carolina.
• Perform monthly physical inventory, when required by Materials Manager.
• Maintain a safe and well-cleaned work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read forms such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Ability to complete forms such as weekly inventory sheets.
• MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949, and ISO14001.
• Ability to use computer-operated machinery, for example, print delivery slips using computerized printers.

Skills

• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate projects between engineers, contractors, technicians, and suppliers.
• Ability to decide appropriate materials, measuring tools, methods, and standards of equipment to use for projects.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement programs.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries and markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged employees.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement.