Strategic Materials & Inventory Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a proactive Materials Coordinator to manage production suppliers and plan incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements.

You will oversee Receivers and work closely with the Materials Manager to achieve company goals. The role requires strong inventory control skills, ERP proficiency, and collaboration with Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to maintain inventory

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in purchasing or PMAC completed or enrollment.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in the automotive industry.
• 2 years inventory control experience.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers.
• Inventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products.
• Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle counts.
• Issue firm and forecast releases to vendors for production items.
• Work with Manufacturing to designate storage locations and maintain maps for plant reference.
• Verify receipt data entry and monitor FIFO of raw materials.
• May assist in training Receivers on CMS and other databases.
• Report monthly supplier performance and summarize for quality reporting.
• Collaborate with Quality Supervisors on supplier quality issues.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

Vendor coordination

English communication

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Education

Community college diploma in purchasing or PMAC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a proactive Materials Coordinator to manage production suppliers and plan incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements.

You will oversee Receivers and work closely with the Materials Manager to achieve company goals. The role requires strong inventory control skills, ERP proficiency, and collaboration with Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to maintain inventory