Materials and Logistics Coordinator

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Enter all discrepancies (scrap, returns, cycle counts, etc.) into inventory system and maintain records.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Monitor inventory levels by running required reports each shift to validate appropriate levels.
• Communicate all supply issues to suppliers.
• Inform Material Planner and appropriate management in a timely manner of all supply risks.
• Enter receipts as directed.
• Assist in all plant inventory activities.
• Follow visual min/max procedure.
• Pull inventory as required (product requests, build outs, etc)
• Administer all inbound / outbound expedite activity, as required.
• Follow shop floor engineering change procedure.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
• Monitor all material handler driving behaviors and practices to ensure safety.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 1-3 years applied experience in the materials department or manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• Self-disciplined to perform time sensitive assignments with high activity, automotive, JIT experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements
• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.