Material Control

Wabash National Trailer Centers • New Lisbon, WI

82d

About The Position

The Material Control position is responsible for coordinating the distribution of materials for production, ensuring the physical storage and issuing of materials and parts used in production, and maintaining accurate records of all assigned materials and parts. This role involves working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor and requires adherence to safety protocols while managing inventory effectively.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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 data into computer, perform transactions and use SAP and other communications software
• Fork lift certified or ability to become fork lift certified
• May require an Associate's degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or related area

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP ERP
• Process Improvement
• Knowledge of UPS/Fed-Ex shipping regulations
• Physical inventory/cycle counting
• 5S workplace organization

Responsibilities

• Per work orders, prepares the production materials needed for a job and issues to the production floor
• Maintains physical inventory of all assigned parts and production materials
• Maintains inventory storage to ensure logical, accurate and efficient storing and pulling of inventory
• Conducts physical inventory (cycle, annual, etc.) as scheduled and required
• Inputs all appropriate detail into ERP system or other computer programs in a timely manner to maintain an accurate database, produce accurate reports and to track inventory data
• Work order releases
• Daily inventory transactions
• Checks Bills of Material to make sure all required parts are available or on order, coordinates with purchasing and engineering departments to resolve problems
• Practices lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap and waste
• Returns overstocked materials and disposes of obsolete materials
• Assists in the set up and maintenance of Kanban systems
• Runs required reports in order to assure accuracy, resolves problems and reports to management
• Follows all safety requirements and works with safety in mind
• Use of safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property and materials
• Maintains awareness of hazardous areas and situations, immediately notifies team leader or supervisor of any quality or safety problems, concerns or delays
• Works cooperatively with others in a continuous improvement environment; attends and participates in team meetings, helps others as needed
• Responsible for housekeeping, order and neatness of the storage areas
• Advises Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment
• Suggests methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality
• Receives all incoming materials for the business unit, delivers to appropriate storage or use, and prepares daily receiving transactions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees