Job Summary & Essential Functions

Maintain the flow of material from receiving to storage to production to shipping. Review quantities on hand, reconcile differences with business system and analyze root cause of any variations.

Prepare and provide proper documentation
Pull material from stock to provide the material necessary for an assigned job
Transact materials to update the business system
Physically and/or electronically receive all incoming material, opening packages, crates, and checking material for visible damage
Verify parts and part numbers against packing list to ensure accuracy and notify supervisor of all discrepancies
Deliver items to incoming quality inspection, if applicable, and all other material to proper storage areas
Deliver the parts to the designated work centers or staging areas, ensuring timely response to any deadlines or ship dates
Handle, store, pack, label, and distribute material using proper techniques to ensure no damage to the material as well as to ensure inventory accuracy
Rearrange storage area as necessary to accommodate varying parts, components and finished stock while maintaining storage area in a clean and orderly condition
Prepare and package products to ship, by adhering to specific packaging instructions
Complete shipping activities to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries to recipients
Support the first in first out practices while storing all inventory items
Enforcing all processes so that only authorized personnel can receive or distribute materials to or from stock
Entering data into the business system daily, support and maintain any documentation systems
Analyze the records of quantity counted and count date on cycle count sheets and compare quantity counted to quantity on hand in the business system
Reconcile differences between counted quantities and expected on hand quantities
Thoroughly investigate any discrepancies in inventory and analyze the root cause of all individual discrepancies to determine why and how they occur
Prepare quarterly review of cycle count accuracy and present to management team, along with recommendations for improvement
Support the activities related to programming components via proper processes ensuring a quality product
Create serialization labels as required
Maintain records on shortages and back orders and properly coordinate details by working with other departments
Perform all activities related to customer consigned inventories ensuring accuracy
Support and maintain the Kan Ban system ensuring that all involved parties participate regularly to keep the system running properly
Serve as group mentor by training new hires and entry level Material Handlers to ensure consistent quality and training methods
Provide feedback for best practices in the department

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Intermediate computer skills (Excel and Word)
Working knowledge of MRP systems
Advanced understanding of ESD prevention
Ability to operate equipment required to pack and move products
Knowledge of proper techniques for lifting and carrying
Strong planning and organizational skills including prioritizationand resource allocation
Ability to problem solvev issues involving multiple variables and limited standardization
Strong decision-making skills; utilizing sound judgement and thorough processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization

Required Experience & Education

High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
5-7 years of relevant job experience
Previous MRP system experience
Ability to operate a forklift a plus