Material Coordinator

About the role

We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years. Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect. The material coordinator oversees inbound materials to meet production schedule requirements. Using inventory software tools SAP, you will evaluate production requirements and plan shipments to ensure materials are available to meet the production schedule. Reporting to the Receiving Team Lead you will also support inbound and outbound shipments of materials to support the shipping and receiving department. Create hazardous materials shipping documents as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound materials to meet production schedule requirements.
• Using SAP and other planning tools, evaluate production requirements and plan shipments to ensure materials are available to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate export and domestic shipments following company and governmental standards including hazardous material shipments.
• Verify and sign for inbound/outbound shipments (domestic and international) including creation and processing of bills of lading, orderly staging of product, and ensure exceptional productivity possible.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with all customers, internal and external, to achieve overall goals.
• Review all shipping and receiving documentation, ensure accuracy, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain all data and records, in their respective database, relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Flexibility to meet and coordinate the changing needs of the department, and customers both internal and external, to meet daily requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• International Shipments and Documentation.
• Organization Skills.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of the international logistics process.
• Knowledge of WMS/SAP.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products - Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Healthcare, 401(k) plus company match available on first day of employment.
• 34 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick).

Pay

Reasonable salary range of $19/hr - $23/hr.

Schedule

1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm.