Materials Distribution Coordinator

Materials Distribution Coordinator

The Materials Distribution Coordinator is responsible for managing the flow of materials in the manufacturing environment to ensure production processes run smoothly. This role involves receiving, sorting, inspecting, counting, and distributing materials, and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

• Responsible for efficient flow of parts through inventory control.
• Greets suppliers timely and with a positive approach; facilitates the safe and efficient delivery process.
• Verifies items received to the packing slip; receives items into the computer.
• Verifies parts are marked correctly and transfers parts to their respective areas.
• Identifies and organizes purchased and manufactured parts on the shelves according to stock numbers.
• Collaborates with various departments to streamline material flow.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and crane to move materials to their proper area and in general, keeps a neatly organized area for inventory accuracy and safety purposes.
• Assists to process spare parts orders. These tasks include proper packaging of items for damage-free shipment and completion of proper paperwork for shipment, including customs requirements.
• Assembles kits/parts and issues to production.
• Responsible for identifying non-conforming parts and following Quality Control procedures to ensure parts in inventory meet specifications.
• Reviews and resolves work order discrepancies.
• Issues production receipts and kits-up purchased and manufactured parts of shop orders to be released for assembly once the kit is complete.
• Assists supervisor in conducting cycle counts, investigates discrepancies between perpetual inventory book count and actual inventory; assists periodic physical inventory count.
• Assists in preparing machinery for shipment to customers, assures safe shipment fastening procedures are followed. Tasks include properly protecting machinery for transportation, conducting final and quality audit checklists, and photographing machinery.
• Adheres strictly to inventory control procedures.
• Supports continuous improvement activities; maintains an open mind throughout the change process; works with others to continuously fuel improvement throughout the Company.

• Responsible for own safety. Practices safe work habits and ensure all safety rules are followed. Responsible for keeping the area clean and organized to ensure safe working conditions.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to maintain forklift operation certification; operate forklift safely and without incident.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning tool, as it relates to role.
• Basic computer proficiency, Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to read print packages.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to adjust pace for urgency, prioritize work, and solve problems.

• Associate's degree in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or similar preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a related role in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience in materials management or inventory control, desired.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Excel.

Work Environment: CMD is located in Appleton, WI. Our three facilities operate by secure entry, are well lit, air temperature controlled for comfort, and clean with low noise. Safety is our top priority. Our culture is centered around mutual respect, clarity of communication, and employee wellbeing.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Capacity to use standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and scanner/printer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements to read print and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to navigate…