Raw Materials Coordinator

CONA Services•Memphis, TN

1d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Materials Coordinator coordinates and expedites raw materials in line with production and shipping schedules or department priorities. The role reconciles inventory, investigates discrepancies, and maintains manual or computerized records. It reviews production schedules and related information, consults department supervisors to determine material needs, and identifies and tracks overdue materials. The coordinator supports the production team in following safety, quality, and environmental rules and regulations. The position is based in West Memphis and lists a pay range of $27.13–$29.21 per hour, depending on experience. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., with one Sunday each month for month-end inventory counts, starting at 3:00 p.m. until finished; schedules may change according to business needs. The description also states that normal hours are 3:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and that one weekend day per month is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.
Able to lift 25 pounds multiple times a day.
Able to climb stairs multiple times a day.
Able to walk and stand for up to 4 hours per day.
Able to drive or learn to operate a forklift and obtain forklift certification.
Able to work while seated for prolonged periods; the role is described as 50% office and 50% plant.
Able to work in hot and cold plant areas.
SAP, Microsoft Office, and Windows experience.
Able to work under tight deadlines and adapt to change.
Able to work one weekend day per month.

Nice To Haves

Two years of manufacturing inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

Count and reconcile inventory daily, investigate and resolve discrepancies, participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end inventories, and remain accountable for raw materials needed for scheduled production.
Collaborate with the Corporate Scheduler to ensure requested raw materials are available for the production schedule and communicate scheduling changes to appropriate plant personnel.
Coordinate with Transportation so raw-material deliveries align with the production schedule, and communicate with suppliers about availability and on-time deliveries.
Serve as a resource to the production team and ensure safety, quality, and environmental rules and regulations are followed.
Examine materials delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications, graphics, ingredient changes, and new products.
Perform qualification runs for new raw materials and work with vendors, technicians, and internal auditors to ensure product and process quality and safety in accordance with ISO standards.