Materials Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting and training with Material Planners to learn Material Planner Duties and Responsibilities.
• Purchase materials, supplies, and services to support CVG's seating production.
• Maintain inventory thresholds based on targets defined to support CVG's overall productivity and profitability.
• Monitor parts usage and inventory to appropriately forecast for current and future needs.
• Communicate with production about shortages and ETA’s.
• Works independently following procedures and taking care of responsibilities.
• Update Hot Board and communicate with receiving team.
• Maintain expected delivery report and open orders.
• Manage purchase schedules and administer purchase orders for Suppliers.
• Monitor emails for internal production changes and external supply shifts.
• Implement and manage Kan Ban/Pull System in assigned manufacturing area.
• Learn to use AS400, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Learn to use MRP file.
• Learn to issue freight claims.
• Learn to use Plex & vendor returns.
• Learn to update PTA log.
• Learn about ECN's and attend ECN release meetings.
• Learn to use load planning portal & arrange pick-ups.
• Learn to create or maintain part number forms and what to do with them.
• Learn about KPI's (key performance indicators) and expectations.
• Attend production meetings and advise on part shortages for assigned suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts as needed.
• Cross functional training within other CVG roles will occur as needed.
• Adherence to established safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Learn and perform scheduling process and production scheduling.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to competently perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high degree of accuracy under pressure.
• Problem solving skills.
• Operate in multiple ERP and Electronic Order Entry systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel and outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and ability to multi-task.
• Team player able to work well in a group in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understand and convey technical instructions to internal and external customers.
• Must have great attention to detail.

Education & Experience