Materials & Inventory 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 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,