Material Control- TR

Wabash•New Lisbon, WI

13h

About The Position

Coordinates the distribution of materials for production and is responsible for the physical storage and issuing of materials and parts used in production, as well as maintaining accurate physical inventory and records of assigned materials and parts. The role prepares and issues production materials based on work orders, receives incoming materials, and maintains inventory storage and transactions using an ERP system or other computer programs. The position works with purchasing and engineering to resolve parts availability issues, applies lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap, and waste, and assists with Kanban systems and inventory reporting. It also supports safe, orderly storage areas and contributes to a continuous improvement environment. The role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to accurately enter computer data, perform transactions, and use SAP and other communications software.
May require an Associate’s degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP ERP.
Process improvement knowledge.
Knowledge of UPS/FedEx shipping regulations.
Experience with physical inventory or cycle counting.
Experience with 5S workplace organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare production materials for jobs according to work orders and issue them to the production floor.
Maintain physical inventory of assigned parts and production materials.
Maintain inventory storage to ensure logical, accurate, and efficient storage and retrieval.
Conduct scheduled and required physical inventories, including cycle counts and annual inventories.
Enter required information into the ERP system or other computer programs promptly to maintain accurate data, reports, and inventory tracking.
Process work order releases and daily inventory transactions.
Check Bills of Material for parts availability and coordinate with purchasing and engineering to resolve problems.
Apply lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap, and waste.
Return overstocked materials and dispose of obsolete materials.
Assist with the setup and maintenance of Kanban systems.
Run required reports, verify accuracy, resolve problems, and report to management.
Follow safety requirements and use safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property, and materials.
Monitor hazardous areas and situations and promptly notify a team leader or supervisor of quality or safety problems, concerns, or delays.
Work cooperatively in a continuous improvement environment, participate in team meetings, and help others as needed.
Maintain housekeeping, order, and neatness in storage areas and advise the Supervisor of maintenance needs.
Suggest method improvements or alternative methods and materials to reduce costs or improve quality.
Receive incoming materials for the business unit, deliver them to the appropriate storage or use location, and prepare daily receiving transactions.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.