Coordinator - Materials

Linamar Career Site - New • West Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.
Responsibility:
Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules.
Directly influence weekly and long-term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases.
Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating minimum and maximum stock levels.
Inventory management, maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory.
Develop and maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors.
Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily requirements.
Dispute any infractions to our customer rating when applicable.
Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met.
Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when required.
Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs.
Generation of Customer and Vendor Delivery performance metrics.
Perform monthly Physical inventory, when required by Materials Manager.
Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems.
Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc.
Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Calculate invoices and accept cash, cheque or credit card payments from customers. Schedule product shipments, considering the time required for travel and for loading and unloading.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers. Talk to customers to get pickup and delivery instructions.
• Read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading. Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets.
• Receive assignments from supervisors at the beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines. Adjust plans as needed if new loads arrive from suppliers sooner than expected.
• Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed. Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently.
• MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949 and ISO14001.
• Use computer-operated machinery. For example, print delivery slips using computerized printers.
• Continuously learn on the job. Receive training in first aid or safe use of forklifts.

Nice To Haves

• MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules.
• Directly influence weekly and long-term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases.
• Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Inventory management, maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Develop and maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors.
• Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily requirements.
• Dispute any infractions to our customer rating when applicable.
• Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met.
• Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when required.
• Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs.
• Generation of Customer and Vendor Delivery performance metrics.
• Perform monthly Physical inventory, when required by Materials Manager.
• Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems.
• Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees