Materials Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Training and tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is a leading auto industry supplier seeking a Materials Coordinator to plan inbound raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements. You will oversee Receivers and work with the Materials Manager to meet department goals and participate in department initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplier logistics, maintaining inventory accuracy with ERP, ensuring safety and MSDS compliance,

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in purchasing or PMAC enrollment/completion.
• Minimum 3–5 years in the automotive industry.
• 2 years inventory control experience.
• Experience with steel/aluminum is an asset.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers.
• Inventory control and ERP-based troubleshooting; monitor inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements.
• Roles include after-hours on-call from the plant.
• Issue firm/forecast releases to vendors for production items (steel, aluminum, components).
• Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure smooth flow of incoming products.
• Maintain minimum inventory levels with cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to designate storage locations and maintain maps/charts.
• Verify receipt data entry and monitor FIFO of raw materials.
• Possibly train Receivers on CMS and other databases.
• CMS database Purchasing and Inventory management; troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Maintain current MSDS on file for purchased items.
• Coordinate outbound shipments related to vendors/production.
• Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS; work with Quality Supervisors on supplier quality issues.
• Stay updated with system changes and training requirements.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Energy and Stress

Team Work

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Ethics and Integrity

Analytical

Education

Community college diploma in purchasing or PMAC enrollment/completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Materials Coordinator will manage production suppliers. Plan all incoming Raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements and oversee Receivers in accordance with stated policies, procedures and departmental goals. Directly or through manager, ensures achievement of company goals and objectives. This position participates fully in department initiatives. This position will work closely with the Materials Manager.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable
• Inventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy
• General knowledge of PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements
• On-call from the plant by cell phone after hours
• Issue firm and forecast releases to vendors on an ongoing basis for all production related items (i.e. Steel, Aluminum, Purchased Components, Packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside services)
• Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products
• Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle counts
• Work as a team with Manufacturing to designate storage locations for all purchased components, Steel, Aluminum and packaging. Maintain Maps and charts for plant level reference
• Verify receipt data entry from Receivers and monitor FIFO of raw materials throughout the plant
• May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required
• CMS database-Purchasing and Inventory expert. Troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, understanding transactions in inventory database and root cause analysis
• Ensure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all times
• Coordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts).
• Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS reportingWork with Quality Supervisors on supplier quality issues. (Ensure that production is protected)
• Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties

Requirements

• Community college diploma in purchasing or enrollment in/completion of PMAC; and/or
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in the automotive industry
• 2 years Inventory control experience
• Experience with steel / aluminum is an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Positive attitude
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Good computer skills

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.