Materials Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ? Join our dedicated team as a Materials Specialist in Durant, MS !

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned , American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Materials Specialist, you will manage the procurement, storage, distribution, and inventory control of materials to meet organizational needs. This position is available on our first shift. (7 am-3 : 30 pm).

What You’ll Do :

• IFS Implementation set up and ownership for the Durant Facility
• Meticulously managing the procurement, storage, distribution, and inventory control of materials to meet organizational demands.
• Analyze material supply chains to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain material requirement planning systems
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely material acquisition
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment
• Research, determine, and suggest ways of improving systems.
• Work with production to minimize downtime caused by material shortages
• Enforce material handling protocols to avoid discrepancies or delays
• Implement best practices for inventory management / regular Audits
• Coordinate disposal of obsolete or surplus materials
• Serve as an Individual contributor while working under limited supervision.
• Oversee Materials group (short term)
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring :

What We Offer :

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’