Materials Specialist I

Lear Corporation•Hammond, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting Lear Hammond by planning, determining, controlling material requirements, and maintaining an inventory database. Incumbents in this classification control materials by studying inventory, service-level targets, and manufacturing schedules; conferring with production teams; developing inventory plans and priorities; monitoring inventory levels, lead times, lot sizes, and fill rates; evaluating planned and proposed material/process changes; identifying and resolving supplier problems; and developing solutions for launch projects in response to a JIT (just in time) delivery requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years’ experience in logistics and/or materials or a combination of education and experience equivalent.
Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours.
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
Must be able to get certified in forklift and other powered vehicles.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Oversees procurement of parts and materials to ensure timely delivery
Responsible for the accuracy of the Materials Requisition Program (MRP) system as it relates to inventories, production planning, and order fulfillment
Investigates causes of significant discrepancies to prevent reoccurrence
Assists with the cycle counting process to maintain inventory accuracy
Provides oversight for inbound/outbound logistics and inventory control
Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce transaction costs, freight expenses, and inventory levels
Oversees order fulfillment for internal and external customers
Establishes and maintains strong supply chain relationships
Maintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investments
Ensures uniform systems, procedures and training as well as enhancing productivity of all logistics functions
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements of various agencies (e.g., US Customs), ethical practices, and internal controls
Assists with the receiving department and the storage of raw materials throughout the plant
Verifies perpetual inventory against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count and investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies and variances in perpetual
Works with suppliers and production employees to eliminate waste and damage to raw materials
Manages inventory goals and measurements to drive high inventory turns
Monitors and manages the MRP system to plan and purchase supplier raw materials
Designs and implements a pull system such as the “Kanban-based” (just-in-time), shop floor scheduling system to meet customer need dates and minimize inventory
Provides project (program) management support for the division, including coordinating, tracking, expediting, and reporting on current inventory
Gathers data for analysis regarding usage, quality, and price and manufacturing capability when requested
Develops and maintains on going ethical supplier relationships that foster a desire to furnish innovative ideas and promote cooperation with Lear
Assists with the collection of and participation in resolving Lear claims (cost, time, tooling, rework, scrap, labor, sorting, and charges) against suppliers regarding non-conformance materials
Participates in inter-departmental teams working towards continuous process improvement, elimination of wastes, and simultaneous engineering
Coordinates obsolescence claims for leftover parts that the customer will be required to buy back at year end