Material Control Specialist

SWJ Technology; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology seeks a Material Control Specialist in Greer, SC. This role involves ensuring the availability of parts for production, managing supply chain activities, and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates should have a background in logistics and experience with material planning, ideally in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Logistics or similar discipline.
• 2+ years in Material Planning (MRP) roles.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Control supplies and optimize stock levels.
• Maintain supplier ratings and participate in projects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

BS/BA in Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Material Control Specialist for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a contractor role based in Greer, SC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
To efficiently ensure the timely availability of the correct quantity and specification of parts required to support the production program. The Material Control Specialist plays a key role in meeting TS-M (Material Planning) targets and ensuring alignment with clients overall production and operational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely 100% of the time.
• Controls supplies and stock by timely planning the correct quantity of parts, while at the same time optimizing the stock on hand.
• Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Planning system.
• Supports on-going series production, parts run-in and run-out, and processing of technical changes within this scope is the minimization of obsolescence costs.
• Maintains and analyzes monthly Supplier rating and yearly SUMIS (Supplier Management Information System) rating information as applicable
• Participates in TS-M projects, or projects led outside TS-M.
• Acts as a contact to all suppliers and carriers, logistics association, and institutions
• Performs other duties as assigned byoperations supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Logistics, Business Administration OR International Business with German concentration or related discipline preferred OR4 years equivalent professional experience in Material Planning including Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• 2+years of related professional experience in Material Planning including Material Requirements Planning (MRP) a plus
• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• 1-3 years of experience in Material Control and Production Control Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels within the organization
• SAP Experience
• Basic German or Spanish (a plus)
• Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions and concepts for the organization.
• Strong conceptual thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding need for details and big picture-
• Ability to focus on customer needs and achieve results effectively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and apply time management independently

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Any previous work experience with engineering change coordination would be a plus
• Spoken and written German language skills
• Knowledge of Quality Management System
• SAP experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE :

• Location: Greer, SC
• Schedule: A-shift position 6 am - 4pm
• Assignment Start: ASAP
• Assignment End: 1 Year Contract position

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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