Material Control Specialist

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining an international automotive company. If so, our client is hiring a Material Control Specialist.

Position Type:

• Contract
• Onsite (100% onsite required)
• B-shift position, 7:00pm-6:00am. 4 day rotating schedule. .

Required

• Education:
• • BA/BS degree in Logistics, Business Administration, International Business or 4 years equivalent professional experience in Material Planning including Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience:
• • 4 years of related experience in Material Planning including Material Requirements Planning (MRP). 
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• 3 to 5 Years Advanced
• • Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, TAIS (preferred)
  • Communication skills both verbal and written 
  • German or Spanish language skills (preferred) 
  • Leadership skills

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently ensures availability of the right parts in the right quantity, at the right software level (E/E) and at the right time to support the Plant production program and Material Supply targets as they align to production goals. 
• Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Control System.
• Controls part availability for on-going series production, parts run-in and run out, and processing of technical and software changes within the scope for minimization of obsolescence costs.
• Monitors internal supply chain processes impacting part availability line side throughout multiple departments including Procurement, Engineering, Assembly and other Logistics Departments.
• Maintains and analyzes the monthly Supplier rating and yearly SUMIS (Supplier Management Information System) rating information.
• Initiates corrective actions with Supplier and required escalations as delegated by the Section Manager, Pwrtrn, BiW and Exterior Parts.
• Monitors the training of new hires
• Controls supplies and stock by timely planning the correct quantity at the correct software level of parts, while at the same time optimizing the stock on hand.
• Performs interrogation of multiple data sources (GPS/TAIS/SAP) to ensure information integrity.
• Ensures adequate information flow to keep management informed concerning E/E issues, following proper escalation procedures.
• Overall, on-time execution of internal and external delivery requirements.
• Coordinates efforts with internal and external customers to maintain parts supply to productions.
• Interfaces with Procurement, Engineering, Physical Logistics, Assembly and Manufacturing technologies to achieve implementation of new software levels.  
• Ensures the availability of materials for future requirements at the correct software level.
• Coordinates the economical transportation with freight companies to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials with our Lead Logistic Provider (LLP) or Physical Logistics Group.
• Previews inventories of parts on the floor and in the warehouse and makes computer adjustments as necessary to ensure accurate releases.
• Coordinates internally with all departments and vendors during build outs, design changes and software level changes to provide accurate data to eliminate excess overages and shortages.
• Runs Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports, supplier releases and delivery schedules to ensure material availability.
• Coordinates flash campaigns with Assembly, Engineering, Physical Logistics and contractor including line feed situations.
• Determines flash locations (internal, external).
• Coordinates mode of transportation changes.
• Coordinates the hardware breaks and changes within the E/E team.
• Reports to management on current situation, cost savings, obsolescence and other E/E issues.
• Implements process improvements and cost savings.
• Serves as a core member of the E/E coordination meetings (weekly CCB, CoC and SIT).
• Coordinates I-Stufen implementation meetings for series and flash campaign meetings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations supervisor.