Production Control Materials Specialist

Materials Specialist

Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production. Compiles records concerning quantity, cost, type of material received, shipped, in inventory, and / or in production. Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules. Assists in determining possible and actual shortages, may initiate action to correct these deficiencies. Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates.

Reporting Relationships : The Materials Specialist reports directly to the Production Control Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintain overall production and delivery schedules using ERP data and system.
• Assists in part hand-offs between Machining, Assembly, and Suppliers.
• Coordinate with production, inventory personnel, and purchasing for shortages as identified through ERP scheduling operations.
• Provide status updates as required.
• May occasionally perform special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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