The Materials and Inventory Specialist performs day-to-day functions which include, but are not limited to, receiving of incoming material for the stockroom, returning parts to stock, purchasing stock/non-stock material, cycle counting reconciliation, assisting "customers" as needed, etc.  Additionally, responsibilities include monthly reporting, reviewing outstanding orders of stock/non-stockroom items, overseeing ongoing projects, inventory control, and other duties as assigned.

• Receive incoming spares.
• Generate purchase orders for spares needed, based on min/max levels.
• Return change parts to stock.
• Review and renew blanket orders for spares.
• Minimize stock by lowering the maximum held on inventory items.
• Remove obsolete inventory by analyzing usage reports.
• Reduce on-hand inventory of stock that is readily available from local suppliers.
• Reduce inventory of garniture tapes through a mutual agreement with suppliers to carry a min/max inventory of specified garniture tapes for production.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Improve business relationships with vendors and co-workers.
• Achieve/maintain cycle count accuracy goals through counts by floor personnel and reconciliation.
• Assist where needed in ISO certification maintenance.
• Complete monthly reporting for management.
• Return excess or defective parts or supplies to vendors as required to ensure the timely receipt of credit.
• Maintain files containing company copies of purchase orders that are readily available for reference.
• Maintain and assist in the design and stocking of forms used throughout the company.
• Maintain and manage daily issues related to service contracts for the facility.
• Maintain and order office supplies as needed for the facility.
• Maintain adequate inventory of consumables in the supply cage to meet company needs.
• Provide assistance to Shipping when required.
• Assist Production with locating non-stock parts from outside sources.
• Point of contact for the employee Market Place.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments.
• Maintain daily management and communication boards as required (simple tasks consisting of but not limited to laminating materials, etc.).
• Coordinate kitting of common usage parts for off shifts.
• Inventory control, including cycle counting of warehouse and stockroom items.
• Purchase spare parts and items outside of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Perform Amazon purchasing as needed.
• Other duties, as required.

ISO 9001 and Environmental, Health and Safety

• Maintain awareness of company policies.
• Maintain awareness of company objectives for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Support the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be organized and efficient.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate (writing, email, telephone, face-to-face).
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to manipulate data for effective tracking and reporting.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience showing an increase in responsibilities, preferably in a stockroom or manufacturing environment.