Materials Coordinator

Shultz Steel Company

Job Description

Job Title: Material Coordinator/Planner II

Job Code: 494030

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Materials Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Schedules and coordinates flow of raw material and paperwork between the Inventory Control and Production departments by performing the following duties, with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Maintain inventory of raw material needed to complete on-time production.

Compile and maintain digital records such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and material ordering status.

Compile digital stock control records and information such as consumption rate, characteristics of stock on hand, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.

Coordinates utilization of inventory in Shultz Steel.

Negotiates and finalizes purchases of raw material.

Includes all phases of mill contact, including coordination of claims and debits.

Assists Sales personnel with material and inventory information, including mill quotes.

Establishes priorities for specific customer orders.

Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.

Responsible for each job from material reservation through the start of final production.

Determines material availability, allocation, traveler writing (including conversion travelers) and process scheduling.

Reviews master production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.

Keeps backorder file in established sequence and releases backorders for issue or shipment as stock becomes available.

Approve for payment all invoices for raw material and freight bills.

Coordinate material through Vacuum Arc Remelt department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of all Microsoft Office software with expert skills in Excel to work with formulas and pivot tables. Also have working knowledge of Inventory software and Order processing systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general company staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to create/maintain code and formulas through Excel.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Gate, CA 90280: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $28