Material Coordinator

Title: Material Coordinator
Location: Davenport, IA, 52809
Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of extension)
Shift: Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm).

Job Description:

• Candidate will be working within the Operations and Supply Management teams as a functional team member and service provider.
• They will oversee production material availability, ensuring that direct material is scheduled and available on time to the work center.
• Candidate will work primarily in SAP MRP system and will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and controlling inventory.
• Seeking candidates that have a good understanding of manufacturing demands, supply and logistics flow with a customer service mindset

Duties:

• Coordinates the flow of materials in multiple departments of the factory, which may include shipping and receiving.
• Ensures that the production personnel have the parts they need in order to produce the desired product(s).
• Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time and identifies problems and makes suggestions involving production schedules.
• Coordinates the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within the factory.
• Works in larger and broader groups.
• May supervise or provide work direction to hourly material handlers, stock chasers, or truckers.
• Coordinates for multiple departments the procuring, expediting, producing and delivering material on time.
• Includes managing the movement of rejected material to source.
• Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management.
• Finds and corrects root cause of material shortages.
• May provide recommendations for solutions.
• Utilizes Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules.
• May include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials.
• Audits material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance.
• Resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability.
• Implements the output from the engineering release and change management process.

Supply Management/Operations experience:

• Previous or Current Military Experience preferred Software/Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office
• SAP or equivalent MRP systems is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Candidate that isn't afraid to respectfully engage.
• Ambitious and motivated
• Can-Do Attitude
• Ability to analyze data and push for improvement.
• Critical Thinking and a self-starter