What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at ERMCO-ECI?
Overview
About ERMCO
ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.
With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
Summary
The Material Coordinator coordinates the transfer of raw materials, parts and finished products between various production areas and external warehouses. The Material Coordinator is responsible for monitoring warehouse inventory and performing cycle counting duties to ensure that all materials are properly verified to be reflective of reported inventory. Duties also include miscellaneous stockroom activities to maintain inventory accuracy through proper processing of material receipts, transfers, and issues.
Responsibilities
Education or Equivalent:
About ERMCO
ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.
With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
Summary
The Material Coordinator coordinates the transfer of raw materials, parts and finished products between various production areas and external warehouses. The Material Coordinator is responsible for monitoring warehouse inventory and performing cycle counting duties to ensure that all materials are properly verified to be reflective of reported inventory. Duties also include miscellaneous stockroom activities to maintain inventory accuracy through proper processing of material receipts, transfers, and issues.
Responsibilities
- Work in the department as a team member to achieve production, quality, cycle time and cost standards.
- Receive and execute work instructions from Manager and / or Material Planners as necessary.
- Assist in communication with truck drivers and handling receiving paperwork.
- Receive into inventory and move material within a department and from one department to the other as directed.
- Cycle-count raw and packaging material, WIP and non-conforming materials daily as assigned.
- Utilize software to process cycle counts, review on-hand inventory, current and past activity.
- Ensure materials are in proper location. Research misclassified inventory weekly.
- Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to supervision.
- Receive and organize shipments from Jefferson Electric including both the inventory for the Athens RDC as well as for the purchased products.
- Coordinate and organize shipments to Jefferson Electric to include, but not limited to; RAW Materials, pallets, components and samples.
- Receive orders via computer systems and generate documents and labels for Athens RDC shipments.
- Coordinate load planning and schedule shipments with the Jefferson Electric 3PL.
- Communicate load plans to customer’s carriers and schedule customer pickups (CPUs).
- Prep units for shipping, including nameplate/labeling activities as well as special packaging.
- Communicate shipping results to Jefferson Electric and file paperwork as requested.
- Other tasks as needed to support Jefferson Electric such as locating lost units, obtaining proof of delivery (POD) documents, and maintaining inventory integrity via cycle counts.
- Work with others to drive continuous improvement.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety rules and guidelines.
Education or Equivalent:
- High school diploma and or GED; one year of material management experience.
- Strong written, verbal, .and interpersonal communication skills.
- Back ground in warehouse control
- Customer Service focus with the ability to build and maintain strong working and vendor relationships.
- Comfortable using a PC with computer software packages and communicating effectively via email and phone.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb and move around in the factory.
- Occasionally stoops, kneels, reaches and carries
- Required to lift to 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Position is located onsite in Athens, GA
