Coordinator - Materials

Position Summary
Plan, Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to Production & Shipping schedule

Job Description
Materials Coordinator
Position Summary
Plan, Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to Production & Shipping schedule

About Linamar
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, Create, Review and distribute approved Production Plan in SAP for Production Departments and work centers according to shipping schedules.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine the progress of work and completion dates.
• Compile reports on Progress of work, Inventory level and production problems.
• Close completed Production Orders in SAP after the completion of Job.
• Works with Shipping Clerk to make sure that all transaction and data entered in SAP are correct.
• Plan and Schedule Sub Contractors for outside parts processing through EDI released on weekly basis.
• Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and update minimum and maximum stock levels
• Coordinate delivery schedules for Sub contractors with Shipping and escalate any open issues
• Track and measure delivery performance of Sub contractor on monthly basis and provide data to management and subcontractors for areas of improvements.
• Inventory management, maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory
• Dispute any infractions to our Customer rating when applicable.
• Learn and Implement any Continuous Improvement activities which can be self-generated or initiate by Linamar Forgings Carolina.
• Perform monthly Physical inventory, when required by Materials Manager.
• Maintain a safe and well cleaned work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading. Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets.
• MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM Supply Power, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) experience is an asset. Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949 and ISO
  14001. Use computer-operated machinery. For example, print delivery slips using computerized printers.

Desired Characteristics

• Good Communication skills and ability to coordinate projects between engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers
• Ability to decide appropriate materials, measuring tools, methods and standards of equipment to use for projects
• Identify and lead continuous improvement programs

Why Linamar

• Opportunities for career advancement