What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Specialist position at JA Solar AZ LLC?
The Material Specialist will play an essential role in ensuring the accurate planning, procurement and flow of materials to support solar manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient inventory levels, preventing shortages or obsolescence, and aligning material supply with production needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a basis understanding of photovoltaics and logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop material demand plans based on production schedules, order reviews, raw material inventory, supplier delivery timelines, and material usage proportions
- Submit purchase requisition lists to procurement with 100% accuracy to support production timelines
- Adjust material demand plans promptly to reflect changes in production schedules, actual delivery performance, and procurement progress
- Monitor material arrivals and address abnormal usage issues to ensure continuous production flow
- Track and analyze inventory data, including inbound, outbound and stock levels
- Maintain idle raw material value and ensure material turnover
- Prevent shortages, obsolescence or stockpiling of materials to align inventory with production needs
- Generate and transmit work order material lists with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance with inventory availability and production requirements
- Collaborate to address material related challenges, including obsolete or defective materials caused by order changes, quality issues, or delivery anomalies
- Align inventory management strategies with market price trends to minimize risks of obsolescence and overstocking
Qualifications:
- Degree in logistics management, accounting or economics are preferred
- Basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics
- Experience: 2 years in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in office software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Positive working attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiar with the daily workflow of the quality department
Working conditions:
- Works in an office environment
- Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays
Physical requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and ability to navigate to each department at the organization facility
Education
Required- Associates or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management
