Material Coordinator I

Key Responsibilities

·         Coordinate material flow and Kanban replenishment within the factory.

·         Ensure production teams have required parts and materials.

·         Monitor inventory accuracy and material availability.

·         Support shipping and receiving activities.

·         Identify material shortages and recommend solutions.

·         Determine root causes of material shortages.

·         Coordinate procurement, expediting, and movement of rejected materials.

·         Support execution of production plans within assigned factory areas.

·         Use the Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules.

·         Process inbound and outbound material transactions.

·         Audit material replenishment cycles and accuracy.

·         Create material replenishment plans with assistance.

·         Count inventory and resolve discrepancies.

·         Expedite parts to prevent production interruptions.

·         Monitor critical shortage reports and ensure part availability.

·         Follow Deere Production Systems principles for material logistics.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

·         Create and edit manufacturing routings.

·         Generate programs for laser operations.

·         Review manufactured-part drawings/prints.

·         Check production and forecasted inventory.

·         Transfer stock between departments.

·         Coordinate material transfers with other departments.

·         Communicate with Supply Management regarding purchased parts and availability.

·         Update daily and weekly reports using Excel and Microsoft Office.

·         Manage queues for short-stock items and backorders.

·         Maintain employee records.