Material Coordinator I - Material Planning and Control

Coordinates the flow of materials and the filling of Kanbans in a department 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. Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time and identifies problems and makes suggestions involving production schedules. Ensures material logistics follow Deere Production Systems principles. Coordinates the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within a smaller group of the factory. Typically an initial position in the organization. Duties: Coordinates department(s) schedule performance for procuring, expediting, the movement of rejected material to source. Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management. Finds 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. Counts and resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production. Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability.

Position Title: Material Coordinator

Specific Position Requirements: 1st shift- 6:00 am-2:30pm
OT when requested (daily,) potential for weekend (Saturday)
Interview via teams: 1 hour
Prefer local talent vs. those that need to relocate
**Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.**

Top 3 skillsets :

Microsoft sweet including Excel
Sense of urgency
Strong communicator
Prev history in manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Recent warehouse experience will be looked at but this is NOT a warehouse role.
Years 1-3 years experience
Open to recent grads with internships and or projects will be considered.


As a Material Coordinator for *** Seeding Moline located in Moline, IL, you will:

" Maintain and improve inventory accuracy by resolving inventory discrepancies, analyzing root causes, and driving corrective actions.
" Support the manufacturing operation as part of a cross-functional team responsible for meeting daily production goals.
" Lead projects related to inventory accuracy, material replenishment, and material presentation for the production department of responsibility.

What Skills You Need

" Experience with manufacturing operations, including material flow and inventory management.
" Experience with data analysis and advanced problem-solving skills.
" Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc...)
" Experience working cross-functionally with production, warehouse, supply management, and engineering teams.
" Ability to work weekends/overtime as needed to support production.

What Makes You Standout

" Experience with SAP (Materials Management / Warehouse Management modules)
" Experience in Supply Management or Operations
" Experience with the Deere Production System
" Experience working with a unionized workforce

Education

" Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.