Materials Specialist

SMS group USA; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SMS group Brandenburg is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage inventory, forecast needs, quote with vendors, create POs, and support logistics across the team. You will work with Supervisors, Estimators, and Shop Supervisors to ensure timely materials and accurate BOMs while maintaining safe, efficient operations on site.

The role requires 3+ years in materials, an Associate’s degree, strong Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in materials.
• Valid driver license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and team-building qualities.
• OSHA10 certification, or must complete after hire.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety-minded worker with good attendance.
• Determine products and services needed with Supervisors and Estimators.
• Request minimum quotes per Purchasing Policy and attach to PO.
• Enter POs in GSS and maintain PO folders with related documents.
• Ensure POs contain material type, burnout specs, finishes and drawings.
• Meet with customers and vendors to discuss parts and services.
• Work with Estimator when obtaining materials after quoting.
• Coordinate with Shop Supervisors for material delivery scheduling.
• Investigate discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving.
• Plan bill of materials and expedite parts/material availability.
• Update BOM, routers and lot sizes with Operations/PMs.
• Control plant inventory and optimize turnover; align with cycle counts and WIP.
• Monitor safety stock and establish order policies; pursue VMI/JIT.
• Identify local indirect material sources.
• Manage indirect supplier selection based on total cost of ownership.
• Support purchasing agreements with Regional Purchasing Manager.
• Analyze supply constraints to support daily operations.
• Shipping and receiving duties as needed.
• Operate HD scan lab and track samples.
• Drive forklift to stage and put away inventory.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• All other assigned duties.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Vendor quotes

Purchase orders

Logistics coordination

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Excel proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

OSHA10 certification

Tools

Global Shop Solutions (GSS)

Vendor management software

Job description

Summary

Come be a part of our team at SMS group Brandenburg! We are looking for a Materials Specialist who is a go-getter, and a team player! The right candidate will have experience managing inventory, forecasting needs, working with vendors to quote, creating PO’s, ordering materials, and supporting logistics as needed.

Summary

Come be a part of our team at SMS group Brandenburg! We are looking for a Materials Specialist who is a go-getter, and a team player! The right candidate will have experience managing inventory, forecasting needs, working with vendors to quote, creating PO’s, ordering materials, and supporting logistics as needed.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

www.sms-group.us

What You’ll Do

• Be a safety minded worker who is drug free and dependable with an excellent attendance record
• Work with Supervisors and Estimators to determine products and services needed for the business unit(s).
• Request the minimum number of quotes required per the Purchasing Policy, the quotes will be saved with a copy of the purchase order.
• Enter all purchase orders in GSS accurately maintain electronic PO folders with all relevant materials/documents including vendor quotes, burnout drawings, and any special instructions.
• Ensure purchase orders contain all relevant information for material type, burnout specifications, machine finishes and drawings attached when needed.
• Meet with customers and vendors as required to discuss parts and services needed.
• Work with Estimator when obtaining material and services required for a job won after creating a quote in GSS.
• Work with Shop Supervisors for scheduling and planning of material deliveries to meet customer demands and shop schedules.
• Investigate any discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving and revise Purchase Orders if required.
• Manage and maintain planning of bill of materials and expedite purchased parts and raw material availability in response to operational plans.
• Work with Operations and Project Managers to update bill of materials, routers and lot sizes.
• Control plant inventory to optimize turnover and minimize investment. Align with the cycle count program and WIP audits to obtain accurate inventory values while effectively utilizing Global Shop Solutions (GSS) software.
• Monitor safety stock levels and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment. Work with suppliers to establish consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and Just in Time (JIT) programs to support on time delivery goals.
• Identify local sources of indirect materials, equipment, services or supplies and vet capabilities
• Manage the indirect supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership (i.e. price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, etc.).
• Support, administer and comply with purchasing agreements or contracts with suppliers in support of Regional Purchasing Manager savings goals and requirements.
• Analyze and identify supply constraints to ensure daily operational support.
• Shipping and receiving duties as needed
• Operation of HD scan lab and tracking of samples.
• Drive a forklift to stage and put away inventory
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• All other assigned duties

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in materials
• Valid driver license
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel
• Good interpersonal skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and team-building qualities
• Experience with Global Shop Solutions or other purchasing systems
• OSHA10 certification, or must complete after hire

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.