Materials Coordinator/Material Planner

Flex N Gate•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator-Resins/Plastics will manage production suppliers. Plan all incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements and oversee Receivers in accordance with stated policies, procedures and departmental goals. Directly or through manager, ensures achievement of company goals and objectives. This position participates fully in department initiatives. This position will work closely with the Materials Manager.Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicableInventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracyGeneral knowledge of PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirementsOn-call from the plant by cell phone after hoursIssue firm and forecast releases to vendors on an ongoing basis for all production related items (i.e. Steel, Aluminum, Purchased Components, Packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside services)Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products. Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle countsWork as a team with Manufacturing to designate storage locations for all purchased components, Steel, Aluminum and packaging. Maintain Maps and charts for plant level referenceVerify receipt data entry from Receivers and monitor FIFO of raw materials throughout the plantMay assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as requiredCMS database-Purchasing and Inventory expert. Troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, understanding transactions in inventory database and root cause analysisEnsure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all timesCoordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts).Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS reportingKeep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job dutiesPerforms all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 2 years manufacturing/inventory experience
Excellent organizational and time management
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
Strong analytical ability
Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
Troubleshooting ability is required
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
Detail oriented
Good computer skills

Nice To Haves

2 years Inventory Control experience - preferred
Experience with Plastics/Resin is an asset but not required
General knowledge of PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements
On-call from the plant by cell phone after hours

Responsibilities

Manage production suppliers
Plan all incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements
Oversee Receivers in accordance with stated policies, procedures and departmental goals
Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable
Inventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy
Issue firm and forecast releases to vendors on an ongoing basis for all production related items (i.e. Steel, Aluminum, Purchased Components, Packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside services)
Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products
Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle counts
Work as a team with Manufacturing to designate storage locations for all purchased components, Steel, Aluminum and packaging
Maintain Maps and charts for plant level reference
Verify receipt data entry from Receivers and monitor FIFO of raw materials throughout the plant
May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required
CMS database-Purchasing and Inventory expert. Troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, understanding transactions in inventory database and root cause analysis
Ensure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all times
Coordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts)
Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS reporting
Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties
Performs all other tasks as assigned by management