Materials Specialist

Job Summary

Evaluate and processes requests and documentation, to ensure material is processed and ordered in a timely basis. Perform inventory analysis to include updating stocking levels, rounding value, minimum lot size, or material classification based on current and historical movement history to determine actual demand. Effectively communicate with business unit and internal customers. Consult with project managers to determine real versus contingency requirements. Review on-hand inventory for possible transfer opportunities. Maintain the integrity of the SAP material master and other systems used for tracking inventory. Responsible for new item creation, extending materials to other known locations, combining like for like materials, accuracy of mass load requirements, and processing transfer requests. Review monthly reporting such as obsolete, deplete/delete, and inventory variance reports and ensure items are addressed promptly. Publish monthly reports for workload analysis and work with the team to reduce aged requests. Understanding and familiarity with the nuances of material commodities such as usage and requirements of shelf life, non-destructive testing, asset and batch management. Analyzes material usage patterns to classify planned and stocked items. Develops supplier and service network, to ensure adequate supply sources. Analyzes inventory and surplus or obsolete materials and acts to minimize stocking levels. Prepares and monitors inventory forecasts. Analyzes inventory methods of control, reduction, classification, usage, and other development techniques. Assists with development and implementation of warehousing strategies. May evaluate and process material requisitions and reservations, to ensure items are properly classified and described, attributes meet corporate standards, and need date is sufficient. Provide emergent 24/7 rotating coverage after-hours, weekends, and holidays to support customer needs. Work on special projects and initiatives to meet departmental objectives. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

3+ years storekeeper or related experience.

• Proficient computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft applications and keyboard proficiency
• Previous storeroom, warehouse, materials management, or plant operations experience is required.
• Knowledge of materials management, procurement processes, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of inventory analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated practical warehouse safety operations and implementation.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic forecasting and trend analysis skills.
• Value and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately.
• Requires heavy lifting (minimum 50 lbs.), standing for long periods of time, and the ability to climb stairs to the top of tall structures, so candidate must be in good physical condition.  
• Must be mechanically and electrically inclined and have good communications and human relations skills.
• Prior forklift experience is required.  
• Applicant must have proper safety shoes. 
• Requires strong knowledge of warehouse safety while being able to oversee, maintain, and implement a safe working environment as others enter and use the space.

Education Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Bachelors degree preferred.
Preferred disciplines:  Business, Marketing.  
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s).

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