Material Control Specialist

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Akron, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Material Control Specialist oversees the storing, receiving, and distribution process of the Raw Product for Production. The main duties include controlling the flow of the Raw Product into the Plant, tracking the boxes dumped and ensuring they are scanned into Production, and analyzing inventory counts to ensure accuracy and identifying needed protocols for loss mitigation.

• Assume ownership of daily inventory counts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Discrepancy Resolution – investigates shortages, damages, or rejections and implements solutions to reduce inventory inaccuracies.
• Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and investigate inconsistencies.
• Scans tags of product dumped to Production Runs, if needed.
• Learns and understands the inventory processes taking place within Parity Factory.
• Validates data entry for both issued Products and Finished Product from previous day’s Production in Parity Factory.
• Verify that Finished Goods Produced are properly transferred within Parity Factory.
• Responsible for review and reporting of inventory levels within Parity Factory.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Staff, Planning, Raw Receiving, and Plant Management to maintain organized, safe, and efficient storage areas.
• Work closely with the IT department on any Parity concerns, issues, and Parity performance.
• Performs data entry into various programs and/or databases to support accurate and timely tracking and reporting of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, or inventory management strongly preferred.
• Experience with Production Scheduling preferred.

• Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Parity Factory, and Excel).
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• None

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job

Competencies:

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving.
• Develops Technical Competence – Seeks to stay abreast of new developments in core competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; has strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential to job and career success.
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise.
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others; will step up to fill…