Materials Specialist

Job Description

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• Coordinate and process daily shipping documents
• Absorb consignment inventory, scrap; coordination with production departments for products needed; and any other essential functions of the position
• Engage with external customers and suppliers on a daily basis and maintain and grow these relationships

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and inventory audits
• Analyze material requirements using ERP/MRP systems to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess inventory
• Collaborate with production scheduling to ensure 100% on time delivery
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and inventory audits
• Support production scheduling by ensuring materials are available and delivered according to manufacturing timelines
• Manage material transactions, inventory adjustments, and system updates within ERP systems
• Create/maintain supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed, provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity
• Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and maintain smooth operations
• Process or release documents from existing material planning system
• Cook with customer contacts as needed to ensure distribution of needed documents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing/production or supply chain preferred
• Experience with Ford DDL and GM Supply Power is preferred but not required
• Familiar with safety and procedural best practices in supply chain management
• Experience with ERP programs (enterprise level preferred)
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard MRP planning and shipment processing software

Qualifications

• Must have previous material control, shipping or inventory control experience in the manufacturing industry
• Monitoring the OEM direct ship portals to confirm ASN processing
• Coordinating with production scheduling to ensure 100% on time delivery
• Track and report key inventory and supply chain metrics, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and supplier performance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, material variances, and supply chain issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process standardization
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements related to material handling and storage
• Generate reports and provide data analysis to support supply chain planning and operational decision-making

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard MRP planning and shipment processing software

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.