Material Coordinator

Daifuku; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401K

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Daifuku is seeking a Material Coordinator in Louisville, KY, to schedule shipments and manage inventory processes. In this role, you'll work closely with receiving personnel and lead team efforts in material allocation and inventory control.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP software. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and ship merchandise orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain steel allocating/kitting program and analyze errors.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and provide insights on problem causes.

Skills

Arithmetic knowledge

Customer service principles

English language proficiency

Knowledge of production processes

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or 2–5 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP software

Job description

Overview

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan—the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

Position

Material Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Schedule and ship merchandise orders. Perform lookups to determine if parts are in and if assembly is required, follow up and ensure delivery to customers.
• Work closely with Receiving personnel, act as backup to Receiving, and manage staggered lunch/break hours to maintain receiving during breaks and lunch.
• Maintain steel allocating/kitting program. Analyze errors, plan and implement solutions, coordinate with the shop, and support process improvement.
• Facilitate steel inventory (sheet steel and full-length material for cut-to-size parts). Analyze counts, identify causes, determine corrective action, and implement changes.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and provide insights on problem causes.
• Manually kit steel if required.
• Prepare CCIT sheets for shop and coordinate with inspection sheets.
• Kit motors after the wiring department has physically taken the material.
• Perform miscellaneous part adjustments from the cut/saw area and manually kit material as used, coordinating with the shop on large drop issues.
• Lead as a team leader for receiving/shop materials personnel as required.
• Coordinate incoming inspections with Receiving and QA.
• Work closely with the ISO leader in the plant and act as ISO Internal Auditor as required (training provided).
• BC CAR Coordinator.
• Set up steel cycle counts as needed and enter counts into the ERP system.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of arithmetic and its applications.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of English language structure, spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air and road, including relative costs and benefits.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches.
  • Effective communication and information sharing.
  • Active listening and comprehension, with thoughtful questioning and appropriate timing.
  • Identifying complex problems, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or 2–5 years of experience in a design-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP software.
• Must sign Webb’s Employee Invention, Non-solicitation, Non-Compete and Confidential Information Agreement.

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

• Constantly move/traverse throughout the shop to access office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Constantly communicate with others through talking and hearing.
• Read and assess forms and correspondence as part of job duties.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and a federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays; 401K; Flexible Spending Programs; and more. At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message; your call will be returned.