Materials Coordinator

Job Summary

The Materials Coordinator will manage steel suppliers. Plan all incoming raw materials, packaging,

delivery appointments, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping

requirements. Directly or through manager, ensures achievement of company goals and objectives. This

position participates fully in department initiatives. This position will work closely with the Materials Manager.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable
• Inventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy
• General knowledge of PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health Safety requirements
• On-call from the plant by cell phone after hours
• Issue firm and forecast releases to vendors on an ongoing basis for all production related items (i.e. Steel, Aluminum, Packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside services)
• Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products
• Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle counts
• Work as a team with Manufacturing to designate storage locations for all Steel and Aluminum. Maintain Maps and charts for plant level reference
• Verify receipt data entry from Receivers and monitor FIFO of raw materials throughout the plant
• May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required CMS database-Purchasing and Inventory expert. Troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, understanding transactions in inventory database and root cause analysis
• Ensure current Material Certs for items purchased are on file at all times
• Coordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts).
• Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS reporting
• Work with Quality Supervisors on supplier quality issues. (Ensure that production is
• protected)
• Work with Engineering on all engineering changes
• Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 –Corporate Quality Manual.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in purchasing, metallurgy, or supply chain
• Minimum 2 years in the automotive industry
• 2 years Inventory control experience
• Experience with steel specs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Positive attitude
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Good computer skills

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.