What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Control Specialist position at VJ Technologies?
About the job Materials Control Specialist
About Us
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of EV batteries, with businesses covering R&D, manufacturing and sales in battery systems for new energy vehicles and energy storage systems. The Company is committed to providing cutting-edge solutions for global new energy applications.
Our Vision
Strive to be a global premier innovative technology corporation, deliver excellent contribution to green energy resolution for mankind, and provide a platform of pursuing the spiritual and material well-being for employees!
Job Overview :
To better serve the global auto industry electric vehicle trend in the United States, CATL, through its U.S.-based subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky, LLC (CATK), is seeking a full-time and salary-exempted Materials Controller to join the dynamic team. The Materials Controller will be responsible for organizing and planning material requirements based on orders and forecasts, ensuring timely delivery of materials, controlling inventory turnover, managing obsolete stock, and monitoring supplier performance. This role will also assist in the construction of information and process systems to support the company's logistics and procurement operations. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication and collaboration skills.
Essential Functions :
- Organize and plan material requirements according to customer orders and sales forecasts.
- Develop and release purchasing plans to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
- Collaborate with production, sales, and inventory teams to align material planning with business needs.
- Track the timely delivery of materials from suppliers.
- Provide early warning of potential delivery issues and take proactive steps to resolve them.
- Ensure continuous material supply to avoid production delays and disruptions.
- Control inventory turnover rate to optimize stock levels and reduce holding costs.
- Identify and manage obsolete stock, including disposition or reallocation to minimize financial impact.
- Implement inventory management best practices to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and identify any abnormalities or issues.
- Work with suppliers to improve delivery reliability and overall performance.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the supplier delivery rate and ensure timely material availability.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of information systems to support material planning and procurement processes.
- Participate in the creation and improvement of process systems to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
- Ensure that information and process systems align with company goals and industry best practices.
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Benefits :
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.
