Materials Project Lead: Change Implementations & Inventory

PACCAR Inc; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness and support programs

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Material Project Coordinator to manage the material implementation segment of Engineering Change Notices and coordinate with suppliers to minimize surplus and inventory while meeting agreed implementation dates.

The role requires working with Engineering, Corporate Purchasing, and Quality teams to align on lead times, tooling, and PPAP status, ensuring smooth project execution and cost control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, listening and presentation.
• Knowledge of statistics, supply chain management, distribution practices, EDI, inventory management, and production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Mechanical aptitude reading blueprints and communicating technical information clearly.
• Proficient with Excel and Access; understanding of CMS-80 system.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review Engineering Change Notices and assess potential impact on operations.
• Identify issues and develop strategies for implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Track project implementation status including plant and supplier inventory levels, PPAP status, tooling status, and other critical information.
• Direct the materials organization toward stated project implementation objectives.
• Analyze overall project impact to materials and communicate lead times, inventory costs and risks to Change Control and Materials management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Division Materials, Corporate Quality, Corporate Purchasing, suppliers and plants to ensure smooth project implementations.

Skills

Materials management

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Excel

Access

CMS-80 system

Tools

Excel

Access

CMS-80

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Material Project Coordinator to manage the material implementation segment of Engineering Change Notices and coordinate with suppliers to minimize surplus and inventory while meeting agreed implementation dates.

The role requires working with Engineering, Corporate Purchasing, and Quality teams to align on lead times, tooling, and PPAP status, ensuring smooth project execution and cost control.