Material Coordinator

Material Coordinator

Job Description

Coordinates the flow of materials in multiple departments of the factory, which may include shipping and receiving. Ensures that the production personnel have the parts they need in order to produce the desired product(s). Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time and identifies problems and makes suggestions involving production schedules. Coordinates the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within the factory. Works in larger and broader groups. May supervise or provide work direction to hourly material handlers, stock chasers, or truckers.

Duties:

Coordinates for multiple departments the procuring, expediting, producing and delivering material on time. Includes managing the movement of rejected material to source. Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management. Finds and corrects root cause of material shortages. May provide recommendations for solutions. Utilizes Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules. May include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials. Audits material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance. Resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production. Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability. Implements the output from the engineering release and change management process.

Specific Position Requirements

Skills/Work Experiences:
Proficient in Microsoft Applications
Proficient in SAP and CWIS/DNS Experience
Good Communication Skills (Written and Oral)
Ability to work independently as well as work will well with others and build strong working relationships
Attention to detail
Takes initiative and willingness to learn

Preferred Education:
Degree in Business (Management, Supply Management, Marketing, Finance, etc) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities of the role:
Process emergency customer machine down orders
Support Factory Inventory Goal initiatives (Obsolescence, scrap, etc)
Receipt action keys
Manage drop in orders for manufactured parts
Coordinate Initial Service Order (ISO) shipping from factory

Notes:

Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.