Materials Specialist

Summary:
The Materials Specialist is responsible to execute warehouse activities within the assigned Division/location. They ensure adherence to company standards, applying good housekeeping practices, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency, ensuring goods are received, stored and issued to internal and external customers in a timely manner. They maintain inventory accuracy, both physically and in the warehouse management system and provide support on planning and stock replenishment activities.

Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with established procedures and company standards to maintain effective control over the physical product flow and storage for the warehouse and other inventory areas.
Support operations by either supervising or directly executing warehouse processes (reception, issuance, counting, junking, etc.). Implement required documentation and labelling per company standards and local requirements.
Maintain timely input to the Warehouse Management System and ensure accurate stock transaction records.
Proactively monitor and implement local strategies to reduce excess and ageing stock (specifically aim for a reduction of DSOH and slow-moving indicators) for the assigned Divisions.
Execute cycle count and periodical physical counts: plan creation/posting of adjustments/root cause and reporting per global procedure.
Perform periodic reviews of the exception reports in order to maintain data integrity in the Warehouse Management System, including but not limited to discrepancies between systems, unit price, aged open/failed/pending for approval/unmatched transactions, and inactive parts.
Promote, execute, and follow-up internal field material transfers, until final closure, ensuring quality controls are carried out and are compliant with the Division quality standards.
Aim for continuous improvement and regular use of Lean tools such as 5S exercise to improve WH efficiency and reduce waste. Implement, as applicable, advanced techniques (e.g., Kitting, Kanban) to improve local materials management efficiency.
Conduct periodic self-assessments and audits as dictated by the company global processes.

Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED required

Technical Skills
Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and team communication/chat applications

Experience with phone communication and customer service
Ability to learn and use inventory management systems and applications (training provided)

Job Responsibilities
Assist technicians at the service window with parts and inventory requests
Look up part numbers and quantities accurately
Check parts and materials in and out of inventory systems
Maintain accurate inventory records and support daily operations

Physical Requirements
Some lifting required

Preferred Qualifications
Reliable, punctual, and maintains a strong work ethic
Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Local candidates preferred

Additional Expectations
Must maintain good attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts
Should proactively communicate any planned time off and provide advance notice whenever possible
Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to supporting the team

Additional Notes
Training will be provided on company-specific programs and processes.

Enable Skills-Based Hiring: No

Worker Training Location
Training Center

Is this role bonus eligible
No

Is this for a Pre-identified Candidate
No

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Is this a Casual Worker
No

Please enter in Shift, Shift Premiums, Hours and Rotation Specifics for this role
M-F 8-5, 7-4 based on need