Material Control Specialist

HL Mando America Corporation; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HL Mando America Corporation is seeking a Material Control professional to manage daily inventory, release purchase orders, and support EO changes for new programs in the Opelika, AL area.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, supplier coordination, and timely data updates in SAP, with strong MS Office skills and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in supply chain, materials control, or purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Release PO(Demand) to supplier on a weekly basis.
• Analyze long-term plan demand released by Production Control Team.
• Update BOM and part information into order file.
• Enter ARNs and check ASNs accurately and on time.
• Balance inventory to minimize shortages and excess.
• Conduct monthly closing to reconcile ARNs and receipts.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Working under pressure

Accounts payable experience

Proactive attitude

Education

4-year university degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Purpose

Participate in daily operations of the Material Control Team including ordering parts, inventory management, and new program/EO change management

Key Responsibilities

• Release PO(Demand) to supplier
• Analyze long-term plan demand released by the Production Control Team.
• Update BOM and part information into order file in a timely manner
• Release PO to suppliers every week.
• Manage suppliers based on key performance metrics such as PO vs. receipt
• Enter ARNs and check ASNs accurately and on time
• Avoid unplanned premium freight and excess inventory => Balance out management
• Monthly closing to ensure balance of ARNs and actual receipts.
• Communicate with suppliers and relevant teams
• Inventory Management
• Set up proper inventory levels for each part
• Maintain proper inventory level (minimize inventory levels without causing material shortages)
• Target inventory management
• Maintain 100% Inventory accuracy b/t actual and system (SAP, G-MES)
• Analyze inventory movement in the system
• Slow-moving inventory management
• Delivery Management
• Transportation management
• Delivery schedule management from suppliers (ETD, ETA)
• Cost savings
• EO/4M/EOP/New Program Management
• Support all EO changes and launching new programs
• Minimize premium-shipping costs by managing EO/new program schedules
• Control EOP unique materials without getting excess materials
• Attend MDT meetings to get proper information

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 4-year university degree and/or comparable background of work-related experience in supply chain management.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, etc.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Accounts payable, material control, and/or purchasing experience desired

Legal Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Working Conditions

• Frequent office, manufacturing floor, and warehouse work.
• Frequent exposure to noise, moving machinery, and energized equipment.
• Frequent exposure to material flow and narrow aisles.
• Frequent requirement of PPE.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional requirement of lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional weekends/OT and rotating/on-call.

Remote Work

This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.

HL Mando America Corporation (HL MCA) does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from search firms, staffing agencies, or recruiters.

Any resume or candidate information submitted to HL MCA employees via email, the internet, or any other method without a valid, written agreement authorized by HL MCA’s HR Operations for the applicable position will be considered the sole property of HL MCA.

HL MCA will not be responsible for any fees, commissions, or other charges associated with unsolicited submissions. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral or through any other means.

Only search firms, staffing agencies, or recruiters that have an active, written agreement with HL MCA and have been specifically authorized by HL MCA HR Operations to support a particular position may submit candidates for consideration.