Materials Coordinator

Materials Coordinator

Grade 15 - Starting hourly rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications and experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Materials Coordinator replenishes inventory material for multiple warehouses and requisitions material and equipment for internal customers. In addition, this position co-coordinates and researches cycle counts, and supports/participates in annual inventories. The Coordinator must ensure that all material requests and quotes are in compliance with SAWS purchasing procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Procures stock material and orders non-stock materials utilizing pre-defined contracts/purchase orders and requisitions.
• Purchases stock materials utilizing credit cards, petty cash, and requests for payment.
• Responsible for creating item numbers and specifications and inputting them into the inventory management software.
• Monitors inventory levels to maintain department metrics and objectives
• Researches discrepancies on stock levels, special order items, receipts and invoices.
• Evaluates and verifies supplier performance according to contract requirements to insure specifications, price, and delivery time are being met.
• Creates, modifies, and maintains reports from the software databases.
• Participates in cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Provides guidance to internal customer to comply with SAWS purchasing policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING:

• This position works under general supervision.
• This position is responsible for determining the replenishment strategies for stock material.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in inventory planning.
• Knowledge of ABC Analysis, Safety Stock, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and Inventory Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturing Management Level 1 Certificates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

• Contact with internal customers, vendors, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for procuring stock materials in support of an inventory valuing approximately $5,000,000 annually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical requirements include occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Occasionally subject to climbing stairs/ladder to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in an office/warehouse environment and occasionally performs duties in outside environment. May be required to operate a company vehicle. May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including nights and weekends.