Production Control Material Expeditor

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Evansville, WI

11d

About The Position

The Production Control Material Expeditor supports production schedule execution and inventory accuracy by validating production transactions, material consumption, and inventory movements. The role investigates reporting errors, inventory variances, and consumption discrepancies; monitors bills of materials (BOMs); and coordinates with Engineering to address BOM and engineering-change issues. It also conducts transactional audits, tracks compliance and performance metrics, leads cross-functional problem investigations, and assists with cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of experience in Production Control, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, or Supply Chain functions.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting transactions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced attention to detail and data accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of ERP systems such as Syteline, SAP, Oracle, QAD, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting inventory accuracy initiatives and cycle count programs.
Exposure to BOM management, engineering change processes, and production reporting systems.
Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

Monitor production transactions to ensure material consumption is recorded accurately and on time.
Investigate and resolve production reporting errors, inventory variances, and consumption discrepancies.
Validate system transactions against physical production activities and inventory movements.
Ensure production completions, backflush transactions, scrap reporting, and inventory adjustments follow established procedures.
Identify and address transactional gaps that could negatively affect inventory accuracy and planning.
Monitor BOM performance and identify differences between expected and actual material consumption.
Investigate material variances related to BOM inaccuracies, process changes, or reporting errors.
Partner with Engineering to correct BOM structures, quantities, and material assignments as needed.
Maintain documentation of identified issues, corrective actions, and system updates.
Support implementation and validation of engineering changes affecting production reporting and inventory control.
Conduct routine audits of production transactions, material consumption, and inventory records.
Identify process non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures for production reporting and material management.
Develop reports and metrics on process discipline, inventory accuracy, and transaction compliance.
Liaise among Production, Inventory Control, Materials, Engineering, and Planning teams.
Lead investigations into recurring inventory accuracy issues and material consumption discrepancies.
Facilitate root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on transactional accuracy and process effectiveness.
Coordinate activities to resolve production and inventory exceptions.
Support production schedule execution through accurate reporting and transaction validation.
Analyze production performance against schedule requirements.
Monitor material availability risks caused by inaccurate transactions or inventory discrepancies.
Provide supervisors and management with analytical support on inventory and production performance trends.
Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.