Direct Materials Associate Specialist - OCU - Non-Technical - 2nd Shift

Cummins•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Direct Materials Associate Specialist resolves materials-related issues throughout the manufacturing process and interacts with global suppliers, internal suppliers and customers, and external customers. The role coordinates material delivery, supplier schedules, inventory control, part allocation and transfers, incoming and outgoing material, inventory systems, storage processes, engineering changes, quality issues, and freight decisions. It also supports cycle-count accuracy, scrap transactions, financial tracking, improvement procedures, audits, training, and team performance. The position works across departments and maintains confidentiality. Travel is required as needed. The role includes both plant order management and material planning, answering radio calls, systematically scrapping engines, tracking deliveries and shipments, assisting with hot shipments from the warehouse, and counting trailers and racks. Availability for calls and meetings may be needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to use Excel or other analytical tools.
Four years of combined education and experience, satisfied by a bachelor's degree, an associate degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or at least four years of relevant experience.
Ability to be available for calls and meetings as needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Travel as required by the work.

Nice To Haves

Oracle or other supply-chain system experience.

Responsibilities

Resolve materials-related issues during manufacturing with global suppliers, internal customers and suppliers, and external customers.
Coordinate material delivery; represent the company with suppliers; plan orders and shipments; negotiate supplier schedules; and resolve procurement issues.
Monitor inventory metrics, develop inventory-reduction strategies, improve supplier delivery and lead times, implement Material Agreements, and track supplier performance.
Resolve component conflicts, part-allocation issues, and material-transfer and order issues between plants; verify and track incoming and outgoing material.
Use and support inventory-control systems, establish order rules, troubleshoot system issues, and drive system upgrades and improvements.
Develop part inventory and storage processes, maintain records and databases, and coordinate part pulls and shipments.
Research engineering releases and coordinate changes with purchasing, engineering, and quality.
Make freight decisions based on timing and cost effectiveness.
Maintain cycle-count accuracy and meet thresholds to prevent plant processing delays or stoppages due to parts shortages.
Work with Quality to ensure scrap transactions are accurate.
Lead inventory meetings, participate in manufacturing meetings, communicate with customers and colleagues, direct inquiries to appropriate resources, research solutions, and respond to emails and phone inquiries.
Coordinate financial activities, including tracking charges and chargebacks, interfacing with financial systems, and analyzing and reporting financial data.
Initiate, develop, lead, and participate in improvement procedures, audits, and corrective actions.
May develop and conduct training programs.
Identify team-member weaknesses and gaps and help improve overall team performance.
Maintain a strong cross-departmental network to answer questions, solve problems, and execute responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as required.
Travel as required by the work.
Perform plant order management and material planning and answer radio calls.
Systematically scrap engines and assist with tracking delivery times and locations.
Assist with hot shipments from the warehouse; track shipments and revise shipment plans.
Count trailers and racks.