Strategic Materials & Inventory Specialist

SMS group Inc; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group Brandenburg is seeking a Materials Specialist who thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include managing inventory, forecasting material needs, quoting with vendors, creating POs, ordering materials, and supporting logistics to meet production schedules.

You will work with Supervisors, Estimators, and Operations to update bills of materials, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventory turnover, and maintain accurate records in the GSS system.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• OSHA10 certification, or must complete after hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor safety stock levels and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment.
• 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Excel)

Interpersonal skills

Leadership and teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

Purchasing systems

Job description

SMS group Brandenburg is seeking a Materials Specialist who thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include managing inventory, forecasting material needs, quoting with vendors, creating POs, ordering materials, and supporting logistics to meet production schedules.

You will work with Supervisors, Estimators, and Operations to update bills of materials, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventory turnover, and maintain accurate records in the GSS system.