Material Control Specialist

Spartanburg, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
PURPOSE: 
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Test & Development group in the day-to-day management of parts ordering for new series materials associated with new product launches. This position is integral to the pre-series and launch phases, ensuring that parts are ordered for training, validation, and testing purposes, which are critical for successful vehicle launch and development. The role involves coordination with multiple internal users and external German counterparts, requiring a specialized focus on parts that do not go into the total vehicle.      
                       
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work safely 100% of the time.
  • Controls supplies and stock by timely planning the correct quantity of parts, while at the same time  optimizing the stock on hand.
  • Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Planning system.    
  • Supports on-going series production, parts run-in and run-out, and processing of technical changes  within this scope is the minimization of obsolescence costs.
  • Maintains and analyzes monthly Supplier rating and yearly SUMIS (Supplier Management Information  System) rating information as applicable
  • Participates in TS-M projects, or projects led outside TS-M.
  • Acts as a contact to all suppliers and carriers, logistics association, and institutions
  • Performs other duties as assigned by operations supervisor                
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS/BA degree in Logistics, Business Administration OR International Business with German concentration or related discipline preferred OR 4 years equivalent professional experience in Material Planning including Material Requirements Planning (MRP). 
  • 2+ years of related professional experience in Material Planning including Material    Requirements Planning (MRP) a plus
  • 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management   
  • 1-3 years of experience in Material Control and Production Control Management.           


REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels within the organization
  • SAP Experience
  • Basic German or Spanish (a plus)
  • Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions and concepts for the organization.
  • Strong conceptual thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding need for details and big picture-
  • Ability to focus on customer needs and achieve results effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and apply time management independently
                                               
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Any previous work experience with engineering change coordination would be a plus
  • Spoken and written German language skills
  • Knowledge of Quality Management System  
  • SAP experience                                                                                                             
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.


FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
  • Location: Greer, SC
  • Schedule: A-shift position 6 am - 4pm
  • Assignment Start: ASAP
  • Assignment End: 1 Year Contract position


DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any
 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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