Material Control Specialist

Hl Mando America Corp; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HL Mando America Corporation (HL MCA) in Opelika, AL is seeking a Material Control Specialist to manage parts ordering, inventory control, and EO/NPD change management, ensuring timely PO releases and accurate BOM updates. You will coordinate with Production Control and suppliers, monitor KPIs, and support cost-saving initiatives while operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role requires a 4-year degree in supply chain or related field and hands-on experience with SAP or

Qualifications

• 4-year university degree or comparable background in supply chain management
• Experience in material control, purchasing, and accounts payable desired
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Release PO (Demand) to suppliers and manage related documentation
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels; ensure 100% inventory accuracy in system (SAP, G-MES)
• Coordinate delivery management with suppliers (ETD/ETA) and pursue cost savings
• Assist EO/4M/EOP changes and new program launches; attend MDT meetings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Accounts payable experience

Material control

Purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field in supply chain

Tools

SAP

G-MES

Job description

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Material Control Specialist

Salary Exempt Indirect Opelika, AL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1571

Purpose:

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

Key Responsibilities include the following(other duties may be assigned as needed):

1. 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
2. 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
3. Delivery Management
   • Transportation management
   • Delivery schedule management from suppliers (ETD, ETA)
   • Cost savings
4. 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:

• 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.