Raw Materials Specialist

ATI; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Performance bonus

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Raw Material Specialist in Albany, OR to oversee offsite inventory, align purchasing with demand planning, and coordinate with vendors and 3PL providers. The role ensures material availability for production and customer fulfillment while optimizing inventory and costs.

The candidate will analyze schedules, monitor inventory levels, and contribute to continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency. Strong ERP/MRP experience and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, inventory, or production-management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Manage offsite inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Demand Planning & Purchasing Alignment: Align material procurement with forecasted demand and issue requisitions.
• Vendor & 3PL Coordination: Liaise between ATI and offsite vendors/3PL providers to coordinate shipments and handling.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: Develop best practices and provide regular inventory and vendor performance reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Proven to Perform.

From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Position Summary

The Raw Material Specialist plays a critical role in ATI's supply chain operations by managing offsite inventory, aligning purchasing activities with demand planning, and ensuring seamless coordination with vendors and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. This role is essential to maintaining material availability, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting production and customer fulfillment needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
  • Manage and monitor offsite inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess stock.
  • Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of offsite inventory against system records.
  • Track material movements and maintain accurate documentation in ERP systems.
• Demand Planning & Purchasing Alignment
  • Partner with the Demand Planning team to align material procurement with forecasted demand.
  • Issue purchase requisitions in accordance with demand plans, safety stock and lead times.
  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to standards.
• Vendor & 3PL Coordination
  • Serve as the primary liaison between ATI and offsite vendors/3PL providers to coordinate shipments, storage, and handling of materials.
  • Resolve issues related to delivery delays, discrepancies, or damages.
• Process Improvement & Reporting
  • Develop and implement best practices for material flow, vendor communication, and logistics coordination.
  • Provide regular reporting on inventory levels, vendor performance, and material availability.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase supply chain efficiency, reduce costs and ensure vendor/customer contractual compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in materials coordination, production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, inventory, or production-management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, material requirements, inventory records, purchase orders, and related documentation.
• Ability to identify material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and scheduling concerns and coordinate their resolution.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Warehousing, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within established processes and guidelines.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

Total Rewards

ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $127,900 /annually

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.