Material Control Specialist I

swjtechnology; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology seeks a Material Control Specialist I for a contractor role in Spartanburg, SC. This position ensures material availability, supports plant delivery schedules, and manages supplier performance.

Onsite work required with standard logistics responsibilities. The ideal candidate has an AA/AS degree (BA preferred) in supply chain or related field, 1+ years of material planning experience or a 6-month co-op, and solid MS Office/SAP/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 4 years of material planning experience.
• 1+ years in material planning or 6 months co-op/internship in material planning.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Windows; SAP or ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Control stock levels and plan parts to meet delivery schedules.
• Monitor on-time delivery and supplier performance.
• Serve as main contact for assigned suppliers and transportation providers.
• Perform data processing in the Material Planning system.
• Support series production, run-in/run-out and implement changes to minimize obsolescence.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Windows

Communication

SAP

Logistics

Education

AA/AS degree in Supply Chain/related field

BA/BS in Supply Chain/Business Admin (preferred)

Tools

Material Planning System

ERP software

Job description

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Material Control Specialist I for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Spartanburg, 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:

Efficiently ensures availability of the required material in the right amount and timely arrival to support Plant Spartanburg or Overseas Plants delivery schedule. Monitoring the supplier performance to ensure on-time-delivery and follow the defined escalation scenarios in case of deviations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Controls supply level and stock planning the correct quantity of parts in the correct time, while following the logistical standards related to inventory on hand.
• Monitors and secures on-time delivery
• Serves as the main point of contact for the assigned suppliers and related transportation service-provider.
• Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Planning system.
• Supports series production, parts run-in and run-out, and participates in the implementation of technical changes (which includes the minimization of obsolescence costs).
• Maintains monthly Supplier rating and quarterly LPKM (Supplier competence and performance management) rating information, as applicable.
• Participates in internal projects together with material control process partners.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA/AS degree. BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) or the equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in material planning or related function.
• 1+ years of experience in a material planning related capacity or 6 months participation in a co-op/internship program in the material planning role.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years Computer Skills to include MS Office, Excel and Windows.
• Less than 1 year interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Less than 1 year Knowledge of SAP or other ERP software associated to Material Planning.
• 1+ years Knowledge of logistic processes in supply-chain.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• German & Spanish
• Willingness to occasionally work Saturdays as part of a rotation schedule

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: Spartanburg, SC, 100% onsite
• Schedule: Full Time/, 40 hours per week / A-shift/ occasionally Saturday shift
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

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

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING 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.