Material Specilaist

Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery May have responsibility for maintaining inventory control of equipment parts Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement of materials and ensure on-time delivery to support production. Oversee MRP accuracy, inventory planning, order fulfillment, and raw material purchasing. Monitor inventory levels, conduct cycle counts and audits, investigate variances, and drive inventory accuracy. Lead inbound/outbound logistics, receiving, storage, and inventory control activities. Identify opportunities to reduce freight, transaction costs, waste, and inventory investments. Ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory, including customer buyback claims. Develop and implement inventory management strategies, including Kanban/JIT systems, to improve efficiency and inventory turns. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, and supply chain performance. Gather and analyze supplier and inventory data to support operational decisions. Resolve supplier quality and non-conformance issues, including claims related to cost, scrap, labor, and rework. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and internal controls. Provide project management support by coordinating, tracking, and reporting inventory-related activities. Why Lear? Team Development Opportunities Personal Growth & Career Advancement Opportunities Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 year(s)