Materials Coordinator

About the role

Avancez Assembly is a people-focused, service-minded, and results-oriented organization that offers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcomes for customers. We are committed to a culture of excellence, best practices, and continuous improvement, valuing our team members as our biggest strength.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities.
• Compile and maintain records of material flow.
• Review production schedules and related information; confer with customer and plant leadership to determine material requirements, identify overdue materials, and track material.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels using an ERP System in conjunction with a 5 Alarm system and visual Min/Max alerts to prevent interruptions to production activities.
• Effectively communicate and work with customers regarding material issues.
• Support receiving and production activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Analyze and investigate material variances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions with support from the Cycle Counting process.
• Perform inventory counts or other tasks as requested by the customer.
• Identify and suggest areas for continuous improvement within the plant (e.g., signage, layouts, systems, plant organization) with department and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate Hot Shots.
• Monitor and analyze OSR (On-Site Replenishment).
• Follow and assist with adherence and management of plant safety protocols.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• 3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in Business, Materials Management, or Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
• Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively interact with and lead people.
• Ability to quickly grasp new skills and concepts.
• Exceptional people skills.
• Ability to plan and analyze production requirements and implement supporting material systems and business processes.
• Working knowledge of material flows and layouts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to establish priorities, identify and set goals.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform self-initiated and planned activities.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially for collaborating with others internally and externally to accomplish goals and resolve issues.
• Broad knowledge of mobile equipment and operation.
• Tact, a sense of urgency, and an overall customer satisfaction focus.
• Ability to reconcile accounts.
• Demonstrated and creative ability to solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software, particularly MS Excel and use of spreadsheets for managing and analyzing data.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

About Us

We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion, and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people. We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. We foster a commitment to engaging and empowering each person.

Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Innovation
• Teamwork