Materials Flow Coordinator | SAP & Continuous Improvement

ISU Research Park; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park in Ankeny, IA seeks a Material Coordinator supporting John Deere Des Moines Works to coordinate material deliveries and resolve part availability issues. You will communicate shortages to operations and stakeholders, and utilize SAP to support the delivery process.

You will work with operations, engineering, supply management, and material flow to root cause shortages, fix discrepancies, and implement improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years with Excel, Word and Outlook
• 2+ years in a team environment delivering results
• 1+ year in effective interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution
• 1+ year with organizational experience handling multiple projects or tasks
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends to support business needs

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of materials to point of use and resolve part availability issues
• Communicate part availability issues and resolution to operations and key stakeholders
• Utilize SAP transactions to support the material delivery process
• Work critical shortage reports to ensure part availability
• Resolve inventory errors and expedite parts to ensure uninterrupted production
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply management, and material flow to root cause shortages, discrepancies, reporting issues, COGI, and consumption issues
• Identify root causes of shortfalls and provide actionable recommendations
• Support Continuous Improvement and shop floor initiatives

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

ISU Research Park in Ankeny, IA seeks a Material Coordinator supporting John Deere Des Moines Works to coordinate material deliveries and resolve part availability issues. You will communicate shortages to operations and stakeholders, and utilize SAP to support the delivery process.

You will work with operations, engineering, supply management, and material flow to root cause shortages, fix discrepancies, and implement improvements on the shop floor.