Material Flow Coordinator/Material Coordinator I

Job Title:Material Flow Coordinator/Material Coordinator I 38880 - John Deere

Description:

• Coordinates the flow of materials and the filling of Kanban in a department of the factory, which may include shipping and receiving.
• Ensures that the production personnel have the parts they need in order to produce the desired product. Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time and identifies problems and makes suggestions involving production schedules.
• Ensures material logistics follow Production Systems principles. Coordinates the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within a smaller group of the factory. Typically an initial position in the organization.

Duties:

• Coordinates department(s) schedule performance for procuring, expediting, and the movement of rejected material to source. Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management. Finds root cause of material shortages.

• May provide recommendations for solutions. Utilizes Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules. May include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials.
• Audits material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance. Counts and resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability.
• 2nd shift position- 4:30PM- 3:00AM. Monday-Thursday. Possible OT Friday/Saturday. Weekly OT expectations will be posted on Wednesdays.
• 40 hours a week with potential OT up to 58 hours a week. It is very possible there will be required OT on Friday.
• Metatarsal boots required for first day

Specific Position Requirements:

• Years of Experience required: 1-3 is minimum, more is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be self-directed, proactive, and take initiative.
• Good computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
• Previous experience preferred or relative job skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of parts distribution systems and parts terminology.
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) side of the Business.

Shift:

• 2nd shift position- 4:30PM- 3:00AM

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with experimental warehouse and internal warehouse to ensure material reservations are received and processed.
• Pick material (physically, or coordinating the physical picking of material)
• Shipping of material reservations out of the factory for offsite weld or assembly.
• Supports the processing of incoming material into segregated locations.
• Triggers parts from internal and external warehouse.
• Supports weekly build planning meetings.
• Report on build readiness to key stakeholders (Program Management, SM, Quality, Manufacturing, and Design).
• Utilizes SAP transactions to support all aspects of the material delivery process and Inventory Accuracy.
• Works with Material Replenishment Specialist to establish, change, and monitor internal control cycles.
• Works closely with several functional areas including operations, engineering, supply management, production control, and material delivery on shortages, expedites, inventory accuracy, COGI, and engineering changes.
• Conducts Request Counts as requested by other functional areas including SM Planners and Buyers.
• Conducts Request Counts when inventory discrepancies are found to make necessary adjustments.
• Investigates inventory status to include establishing "cut offs" determining inspection status, receiving status and perform counting process.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Wears all appropriate and required PPE.
• Work as part of a team to accomplish daily requirements.
• Other duties related to the Material Flow and Inventory Accuracy processes.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking 2.5 hours continuously for a total of 9 hours per shift.
• Temperature: Employee must be able to tolerate working in a building with limited heating and cooling controls and conduct Counts outside in North Dakota Climate year round.
• Vision: Worker must be able to see clearly at both near and far distances.
• Kneeling/Bending: Must be able to tolerate up to 2.5 hours continuously up to 9 hours per day.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

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