Materials Coordinator

Starting hourly rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications and experience.

About the role

The Materials Coordinator replenishes inventory material for multiple warehouses and requisitions material and equipment for internal customers. This position also coordinates and researches cycle counts, supports and participates in annual inventories, and ensures compliance with SAWS purchasing procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Procures stock material and orders non-stock materials using pre-defined contracts, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Purchases stock materials using credit cards, petty cash, and requests for payment.
• Creates item numbers and specifications, inputting them into the inventory management software.
• Monitors inventory levels to maintain department metrics and objectives.
• Researches discrepancies on stock levels, special order items, receipts, and invoices.
• Evaluates and verifies supplier performance according to contract requirements to ensure specifications, price, and delivery time are met.
• Creates, modifies, and maintains reports from software databases.
• Participates in cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Provides guidance to internal customers to comply with SAWS purchasing policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

This position works under general supervision and is responsible for determining replenishment strategies for stock material.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in inventory planning.
• Knowledge of ABC Analysis, Safety Stock, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and Inventory Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Management Level 1 Certificates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports.

Job Dimensions

• Contact with internal customers, vendors, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for procuring stock materials in support of an inventory valuing approximately $5,000,000 annually.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally subject to climbing stairs or a ladder to perform job scope.
• Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing.
• Working conditions are primarily in an office/warehouse environment, with occasional duties in an outside environment.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule, including nights and weekends.