Materials Control Lead (Floating Shift)

The Materials Control Lead is responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of materials control, dock procedures, and expedited parts processes to ensure efficient operations and timely materials delivery. The Lead will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials within the assigned responsibilities. This position is located inside the customer facility.

Position available for Float: 
When applicable, this employee will cover either the 2nd or 3rd shift based on the team's requested time off, callouts, customer requirements, etc. Notice is given as far in advance as possible. 
1st: 6:30 am-3:00 pm, M-F
2nd: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, M-F  
3rd: 10:30 pm - 7:00 am, Su-Th

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ensure all materials are delivered without any damage and maintain quality control throughout the supply chain.
• Manage and resolve issues related to material overages, shortages, and damages.
• Oversee and enforce standard operating procedures for dock operations.
• Implement and monitor an early warning system based on minimum/maximum inventory levels and a 5-alarm process.
• Coordinate emergency pick and shipping processes to meet urgent material requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for every part in inventory.
• Identify and resolve material-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in system.
• Regularly verify and maintain accurate records of material balances.
• Manage and expedite the process for critical parts requiring immediate attention.
• Utilize the system to manage returnable containers and dunnage.
• Coordinate materials for pilot and pre-production phases.
• Oversee materials required for production trial runs.
• Manage the flow of materials for regular production activities.
• Coordinate rework activities and ensure materials are correctly processed.
• Use the WMS to manage the receipt and storage of materials in designated areas.
• Utilize the system to manage the return of empty containers to Tier 1 suppliers.
• Review Special Purchase Order (SPO) and Customer Complaint Analysis (CCA) requests for material needs.
• Verify door access and railcar numbers for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Manage the check-in process for over-the-road (OTR) drivers.
• Prepare unload and reload packets for forklift drivers.
• Generate picklists for outbound loads.
• Print and manage manifests.
• Collect and process finished manifests, tally sheets, and rail tally sheets.
• Maintain and update the SPO spreadsheet with relevant information.
• Maintain the electronic dock board current with the latest dock status.
• Communicate dock status updates.
• Coordinate with trailer moves as needed.

Competencies

• Leadership and leadership development
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capability
• Teamwork orientation
• Customer focus
• Interpersonal and communications skills to motivate
• Effective change management and implementation skills
• Decision making
• Ability to organize integrated systems and processes
• Time management
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Flexibility to adapt to continuous change
• Attention to detail
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds, anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is performed in the customer facility, a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures.  Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel

Some travel is expected between locations.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent - a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in materials control or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other relevant software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an EEO employer, TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, JMolyneaux@tvsscs.com] to make a reasonable accommodation request. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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