Materials & Inventory Coordinator — Lean Operations

The Timken Company; Fulton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a hands-on Inventory Specialist focused on materials, warehouse, and lifecycle management. You will support operations with accurate inventory control, Kanban and lean initiatives, and effective reporting to ensure materials are available where needed.

Preferred candidates hold an associate or bachelor’s in a related field and have SAP experience, strong communication, and project-management skills to drive continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to support a team environment.
• Effective communication with shop floor, planning, supply management, and engineering teams.
• Computer application skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience in PP, SD, MM, IM, or WM.
• Project management skills.
• Time management and analytical abilities.
• Decisive with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strategic/critical thinking in material flow and execution.

Responsibilities

• Supports operations as an expert on inventory transactions.
• Leads the physical inventory process.
• Supports Kanban lean initiatives and visual shop floor controls.
• Runs critical shortage reports and expedites as required.
• Supports inventory accuracy activities including audits.
• Controls inventory in and out of departments.
• Expediting material in house.
• Inter-factory shipment of major components.
• Pick verification of quantity, location, and completion.
• Root cause analysis relative to material availability at point of use.
• Resolve area problem resolution (damage, space, replenishment methods).
• New product material plan execution.
• Overflow area management, measurement, and resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Decisiveness

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel Macros

Job description

The Timken Company is seeking a hands-on Inventory Specialist focused on materials, warehouse, and lifecycle management. You will support operations with accurate inventory control, Kanban and lean initiatives, and effective reporting to ensure materials are available where needed.

Preferred candidates hold an associate or bachelor’s in a related field and have SAP experience, strong communication, and project-management skills to drive continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment.