Materials Management Coordinator

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Materials Management Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity, managing the inventory control functions for approximately $3MM in packaging material and ingredients. Responsible for developing, leading, and implementing solutions that support the various inbound supply chain initiatives. Must understand and manage SAP Materials Management in a fast-paced environment.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the packaging material and ingredients inventory control functions.
• Complete physical inventory cycle counts according to ABC schedule and ad-hoc as needed.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and adjustments to the SAP system and notify management of significant variances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancy root causes.
• Support packaging operations that run 24/5 and often 24/7 with the appropriate sense of urgency.
• Identify and suggest improvements in support of metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist supervisor/manager with:
  • Maintenance of a safe, clean, organized warehouse, communicating with material handlers as needed
  • Scheduling and managing inbound deliveries with suppliers, carriers, and receiving group
  • Material Goods Receipts and invoice exception troubleshooting
  • Utilizing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality for replenishment decision making
  • Physical and system management of materials with artwork changes
  • Supplier Corrective Action Requests and required material movement and follow up
  • Management of slow moving and obsolete inventory
  • Cross-functional projects and related material runout plans
  • Other duties as assigned including occasional vacation coverage

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPECTED

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Some infrequent evening or weekend work may be expected

PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or related field is preferred or
• 2 or more years of work experience in a progressively responsible inventory, operations, or production planning role
• 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding priorities and employing a strong sense of urgency as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None, but a desire for career development in that area is preferred

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Dependable team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and math skills
• SAP and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) experience preferred
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the accuracy and stocking levels of inventory for the business

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.