Materials Specialist

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MATERIALS SPECIALIST- 2nd SHIFT

COLUMBIA CITY, IN - PLANT

This position will be part of the materials aspect of the business and directly interface with the entire department, external suppliers and all other departments as needed. The Materials Scheduler is part of the Materials department and reports to the Materials Manager.

The Role:

• Load and analyze customer demand and advise management of possible risks.
• Organize and maintain materials department files on paper and in the system.
• Contact vendors concerning material related issues.
• Complete cycle count process as outlined by the Materials Manager.
• Report monthly measurables.
• Track inbound shipments.
• Provide work instructions to the Materials Specialists and Material Handlers.
• Review inventory levels to assure material availability.
• Pull, verify, and report GM production requirements.
• Assist with the processing of defective material, returns, scrap, and miscellaneous inventory adjustments and printing related reports.
• Interface with material systems for maintenance.
• Reconciliation with the customer and suppliers.
• Maintain listing of current supplier and customer contacts.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Production group:

• Exposure to Quality Standards
• Exposure to new products and technology
• Enhance leadership skills

Your Qualifications:

• Associate degree (AA/AS received or in progress)
• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in various multiple situations.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Bonus If You Have:

• Materials/inventory experience helpful but not required
• JIT experience is helpful but not required
• LEAN manufacturing experience helpful but not required

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.