Material Inventory Coordinator

If you are motivated, organized, detailed, and thrive in fast-paced, changing environments, Conductix-Wampfler is the place for you.  We are a growing, progressive manufacturer of electrical-mechanical engineered products looking to add a Material Inventory Coordinator to our team.  In this role you will work with the procurement, production, quality, and shipping and receiving teams to pull and stage orders, deliver materials received to waiting production departments and work to meet changing delivery requirements.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Experience in a material inventory or material inventory control a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Blueprint, assembly print reading a plus
• Understanding of manufacturing workflow
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Possess the ability to read and interpret bills of materials, drawings, Bills of Lading, and material certification documents
• Be self-directed on daily duties, issues that arise, and department and team goals
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft systems such as Office365, Word/Excel
• Display excellent written and oral communication skills
• SAP experience a plus

Please send resume to rogene.smith@conductix.com, apply online at www.conductix.us under careers or apply in person at 1605 Industrial Parkway, Harlan, Iowa.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

See full job description below:

SUMMARY - Material Inventory Coordinator

Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments by performing the following duties. Evaluate inventory levels for potential adjustment to match production demand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Reviews production orders and related information and confers with department supervisors and MRP to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.

Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability.

Assists MRP in processing/handling purchase orders/production orders for sub-contracted processes.

Utilizes reports and data generated from SAP and ProClarity to maintain accuracy and integrity of inventory and material related data/information.

Assures that materials being put into inventory are “rotated” so materials are used per FIFO inventory management requirements. Identifies if there are inventory “shelf life” issues or concerns and advises the Operations Managers and MRP.

Works with Operations Managers, Accounting, and MRP to conduct inventory cycle counts to verify accuracy of, or to modify inventory related information.

Examines materials against shop packets to verify conformance to specifications.

Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.

Moves or transports materials from one department to another.

Continuously improving the methods used in storing and moving materials within our operations.

Advises Operations Managers and MRP on inventory levels that may need to be maintained by suppliers.

Pull inventory for both stock jobs and order related jobs.

Educate and shows commitment to quality in all aspects of operations activities.

Determines if work orders need to be made/adjusted to ensure product is in stock to meet demand from sales orders.

Reviews all production orders to ensure materials and inventory needed are on site to fulfill order demand.

Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.

Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.

Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.

Monitors and controls movement of materials and parts.

Responsible for disposition of both received and outgoing inventory and correctly housing product in its primary storage location. This relates to both sales/marketing inventory as well as stocked production inventory, materials, and products.

Identifies, creates, and affixes ALL identification materials including placards, labels, pictures and text information to all products and warehouse product locations as required.

Manages all scrap materials removal with MRP, supervisors and leads, and scrap vendors on a timely basis in both facility locations.

Effectively communicates with related personnel (albeit Supervisor’s, Leads, Operations Manager, MRP, and Procurement) when an issue or shortage arrives and causes an exception to regularly scheduled materials, items, or production.

Actively engages all “follow through” requirements during exception management situations.

Understands, supports, implements and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.

Supports and upholds the quality and EHS policy.

Upholds the Core Values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school, or three to four years of direct related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common specific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality and demonstrates quality efforts.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards and demands of the customer. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity.

Analytical - Collects and researches data. Designs work flow processes and procedures.

Holds strong Self-direction and self-management- Posses necessary skills and discipline to operate and perform individually when necessary especially on time management, department capacity needs, and workload fluctuations.

Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Works to solve employee grievances.

Project Management - Estimates time needed for project and production phases. Coordinates production/training/employee evaluation process. Monitors progress of production and projects. Manages all team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others. Handles the technical aspects of their duties. Knows process and machine process.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs. Meets commitments. Is flexible.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Inspires others to be motivated.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Has the ability to hold team meetings. Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written communication.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts the success of the team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Displays optimism. Inspires trust and respect. Mobilize others to fulfill the vision.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans. Communicates change effectively. Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Accepts feedback from others.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenues. Conserve organizational resources.

Meeting Preparation - Communicates meeting time and place to participants. Assigns tasks. Follows up after meeting to ensure objectives are met.

Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Organization - Identifies processes that cause bottle necks. Organized so others can obtain information from the systems used.

Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking - Adapts to changing conditions.

Judgment - Displays a willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning. Includes appropriate people in the decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against a standard of excellence. Takes calculated risk to accomplish goals.

Planning - Prioritize and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes others and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.

Safety and Security - Observes co-workers for adherence to safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions or practices. Uses equipment and material properly. Approaches co-workers when they are committing unsafe acts to protect their safety and prevent an accident.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the workplace. Manages competing demands. Changes approach to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meeting and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours when needed to complete projects and reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternative plans.

Initiative - Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibility. Takes independent action. Looks for opportunities. Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays creative thinking. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improvements. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas in a manner to get attention.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

---