Materials Coordinator/Customer Account Specialist

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Materials Coordinator in Ames, IA to lead production planning, inventory control, and logistics coordination. The role supports multiple departments to safely deliver high-quality containers in greater volumes with superior service.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, proficiency with SAP or an equivalent ERP, and strong MS Office skills. The candidate will help ensure accurate reporting and compliance with corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combined education/experience preferred.
• Experience with production planning and inventory control.
• Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP system and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily production and weekly schedules to maximize equipment efficiency.
• Enter sales orders and manage changes to meet customer requirements.
• Procure raw materials to support production of quality containers.
• Communicate with customers to confirm quantities, timing, and specs.
• Assist with inventory control through cycle counting and warehousing.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, management, or business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Title: Materials Coordinator

Reports To: Supply Chain Ops Manager

Department: Materials

SUMMARY

Continuously improve the facility's production planning, inventory control, customer service, and logistics. Provide support to Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse Departments in order to safely provide high quality containers in greater numbers at a superior level of service to the customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs production planning on a daily basis and weekly scheduling to maximize equipment efficiencies-under the following constraints; energy, warehouse space, and obsolescence.
• Enter sales orders and subsequent changes to guarantee the delivery of customer requirements.
• Raw material procurement required by the production department to manufacture quality containers efficiently.
• Communicate directly with customers to satisfy product quantity and timing, information or planning requirements, product inquiries, and materials specifications.
• Provide assistance and guidance with inventory control through cycle counting, production scheduling, and warehousing.
• Performs regular monitoring and verification of ERP data base to provide optimum use and accurate reporting. Partners with Maintenance for system accuracy of production assets to meet customer requirements.
• Carrier interactions with scheduling domestic and international shipments in accordance with the Corporate Routing Guidelines.
• MTP (Multi-Trip Packaging)-coordinate supply of material/customer returns with in supply chain to support production requirements and any planned inventory builds, assist in customer audits as needed with Cycle Counter.
• Partner with quality to assist in the process CINS/VINS as required.
• Assist with compliance of all company policies including continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

VALUES

Safety-Integrity-Teamwork-Social Responsibility-Innovation

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, management, or business is preferred. Combined education and experience may be considered, depending on experience and qualifications.

LANGUAGE

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Require the ability to write reports and business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond in group environments.

COMPUTER/MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP or equivalent ERP system. Ability to work with intermediate mathematical concepts is required; probability and statics a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job functions described here are representative of those encountered while performing the responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OurExpectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)