What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at Sears Seating?
FUNCTION
The function of the Material Coordinator is responsible for the management and monitoring of material inventories. They will ensure that inventory movements and counts are performed accurately.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Objectives of Inventory Management:
- Use of best internal customer service.
- Assisting in maintaining aspects of storage costs (space, personnel, and equipment).
- Maintaining material flow processes throughout the warehouse.
Operational Inventory Accuracy:
- Aiding in counting and maintain inventory accuracy continually throughout the year.
- Assisting in cycle counts of selected items. Ensuring that all items are counted a predetermined number of times a year, depending on their importance.
- Ability to detect and determine inventory inaccuracies.
- Coordination of movement of material throughout the facility to ensure there is little or no loss of production.
Warehouse Optimization (Internal /External):
- Execution of predetermined organization by value stream, flow-oriented layouts, locations by consumption, storage areas and packaging quantity optimization, visual management and standardization, daily operation control, and safety/ergonomics.
- Ensure housekeeping is upkept in storage locations.
- Responsible for prevention and loss or damage of plant inventory and company properties.
Materials Duties:
- Coordination of kitting procedures for assembly lines.
- Ensure that parts are presented to assembly lines at the right time.
- Assist in answering corrective action for the Material Flow department.
- Exercise some independent judgement
- Support with the monthly inventory adjustment meetings
Assist with the development and implementation of goals and plans of action consistent with company objectives.
