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0-5 years of experience
Materials management group first in JDE then SAP cycle counting components, raw materials, in-process, and finished assemblies in system integration and inventory control and reduction project in lean manufacturing environment.
- Accelerated cycle count processing time topping team monthly target 98% cycle count dollar value accuracy and items counted.
- Optimized data and report processing time through implementation of reporting procedures that tracked trends and improved overall productivity by 30%.
- Improved first-count accuracy and reduced re-counts 20% by instructing cross-functional personnel in approved procedures and constantly reinforcing their importance.
- Doubled capacity through team training and guidance in processes, procedures, and policies.
- Eliminated defective assemblies’ components loss through design and creation of assembly-in- process tracking database.
0-5 years of experience
Create and release production orders of electronic and mechanical assemblies used in Sonar system units. Schedule and expedite DOD spares orders. Release WIP to manufacturing floor to 30 different assemblers. Communicated the latest engineering change notices for the latest upgrades for each order (ECN). Resolved mechanical and electrical type issues of production orders reducing idol time and delivery delays. Maintained inventory of floor stock levels of electronic components limiting stockroom transactions. Created purchase orders P2P for electrical type standard stock. Experienced working with DOD Spares auditors.
- Managed spares programs loading orders, monitoring man hours, scrap, all below budget and 98% OTD
- Daily interfacing with team of 4 Program Managers, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Production Control achieving a 97% OTD, best in our business group.
- Adapted Six Sigma principles to improve manufacturing productivity.
- Participated in Kaizen events that established improved 100K work cell layout (Lean Principles).
- Improved stockroom issuing accuracy 25% by auditing and working closely with stock room personnel.
0-5 years of experience
Managed a staff of two Buyer/Planners to support the companies packaging facilities at three facilities located in California and South Carolina. Involved in this was the sourcing, approval, and ordering of 300 different packaging components, valued in excess of $30M, to support a company sales budget in excess of $600M. Used an AS400 platform with integrated MRPII software to support the Buyer/Planner buying decisions.
- Generated cost savings, compared to standard costs, in excess of $.5M in FY’04.
- Reviewed vendor pricing on a regular basis to insure the company was getting the best price from numerous sources. Maintained a competitive and multi source environment.
- Researched commodity pricing on a continual basis due to volatility, the goal to remain the low cost provider.
- Collaborated with Marketing, Package Engineering, Packaging, Quality, and suppliers to develop and source new products as well as look for additional cost saving opportunities.
- Conferred with suppliers on a regular basis, including visiting vendor facilities, to ensure continuity of supply and to maintain market intelligence.
- Obtained and maintained a delivery performance measurement of On-Time 98% and Quality 99%, exceeding the required standards to support MRPII.
0-5 years of experience
Planned, scheduled, and tracked movement of project material, parts, and supplies worth $10+ million through the procurement and inventory process for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Air Force, and United States Army Special Forces Command (USASCF) programs.
- Constructed and reviewed contract FFP, Cost Plus and Cost Plus Fixed Fee proposals, negotiated prices, and recommended suppliers while considering quality, reliability, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and ability to meet project schedule.
- Provided disposition and estimated cost for repair and return of material worth $500K+.
- Developed multiple project material databases to maintain inventory accuracy, resulting in program standards for project situational awareness and accountability.
- Updated several inventory management websites to ensure correct data was being relayed resulting in a user friendly application.
- Supported 8 project managers for 9 different projects totaling $10+ million.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared weekly and monthly briefs to supply chain management detailing improvements made in cost savings and productivity
- Worked directly with customers to identify material needs and schedules
- Planned and scheduled the shipment of Government Funded Equipment to project teams in accordance with customer requirements and deadlines
- Established and maintained excellent working relationships with subcontracted vendors, material suppliers, and Government customers
- Provided accessible records of inventories, product costs, and logistics data
- Recipient of [company name] IS&GS Defense Global Supply Chain Management ‘Value Proposition of the Month Award’ for August 2011 and January 2012
10+ years of experience
Promoted within four years from Bus Operator to Material Controller by saving $10,000 within six months.
- Managed Marta’s largest daily operation inventory storage room to control incoming and outgoing products.
- Provided 11+ technicians with excellent service by supplying parts and procuring orders meeting goals 100%.
- Researched parts, scheduled inventories audits, and fined-tuned inventory discrepancies when needed.
- Enhanced processing delivery time 85% by assessing and modifying materials through the Oracle Database.
- Informed management of major regulatory compliance issues to minimize staff and shipping challenges.
- Transported patrons from one destination to another with safety, reducing the incident rate from 30% to 5%.
- Departed from Marta’s main access point safety and accurately following rules to begin scheduled routine.
- Confirmed 2100+ orders before and after each shift in order to receive products in the warehouse, while labeling new locations for inventory to ensure accurate record keeping to adhere to safety environment policies.
0-5 years of experience
Entered all purchase orders and resolved purchase order discrepancies with Accounts Payable. Placed and maintained orders for all corrugate/display materials and miscellaneous materials. Worked with manufacturing and performed troubleshooting on production floor. Provided product build schedules for the production area using MRP.
- Negotiated with suppliers on multiple bid packages on corrugate and displays yearly. Saved $20,000 on one item alone on recent bid.
- Negotiated bid for seasonal Halloween package saving over $100,000.
- Participated in new product build to get passive parts delivered in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees in critical purchasing processes, mentoring for increased productivity and accuracy.
- Expedited orders for materials identified by the daily shortage report, obtaining needed supplies from suppliers to complete product build.
- Supported production planners by locating urgently needed materials to meet sales demand.
- Implemented new processes and procedures and utilized MRP to meet the on time delivery needs of the customers.
- Educated all levels of staff on the use of MRP increasing understanding of need to enter information accurately ensuring the correct forecast.
- Researched work order status and worked with suppliers ensuring on time delivery of displays.
- Implemented a daily cycle count program to evaluate and research inventory problems, locating missing product and discovering bill of material errors.
0-5 years of experience
Processed information pertaining grief items from a certain location and establishing special storage requirements for those items
- Used a logistics or line-item information system to process items through the warehouse or distribution system.
- Monitored material deliveries against ROS (Requested on Site) dates, identifying potential shortages and ensuring that corrective action is taken by the relevant department.
- Ensured that delivered materials and equipment were in compliance with documentation Purchase Orders at the warehouse and their further delivery to sites
- Reviewed and checked Receiving Reports provided by warehouse
- Kept track of all incoming and outgoing materials
- Monitored backload materials to stock.
0-5 years of experience
Shipping (export and domestic), receiving, inventory control
- Assisted with inventory control using Made2Manage software: executed daily inventory transactions, closed work orders, issued inventory against sales orders, administered high-dollar inventory, conducted cycle counts, facilitated daily receiving.
- Performed daily shipping of systems, spare parts, company documents utilizing computerized shipping programs and internet-based shipping tools.
- Reviewed sales orders for shipping, prepared parts, identified shortages.
- Packaged product systems using checklists, BoM, OMS procedures and “best practices”.
- Responsible for managing the movement of demo units for external sales agents.
- Teamed with purchasing for processing the return & tracking of defective parts (RMA).
- Managed warehouse, ordered all shipping supplies, supervised temporary workers.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise, establish and coordinate production schedule for foundry and machining operations
- Developed spreadsheets to evaluate plant performance
- Establish supermarkets and visual managed inventory locations throughout plant
- Primary contact for OEM and OES customers
- Implemented Lean Production System with Kaizen team by incorporating Pull and Kanban system
- Supervised 1 employee in shipping department
0-5 years of experience
Conducted inventories of all stock and prepared all supporting documents.
- Received, packaged, labeled and put away parts and material daily.
- Performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all forklifts and tools daily.
- Proposed a new process to the company to save money that was adopted which helped get me hired on permanently.
- Appointed safety officer and gave classes on Slips Trips and Falls, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Proper Protective
0-5 years of experience
A team member in providing uninterrupted service on 50 wind turbines by trouble shooting electrical and mechanical faults.
- Supervised safety activities, conducted daily safety meetings, coordinated emergency response systems, and managed Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Conducted weekly/monthly safety inspections, concluding with on the spot training and formal classes given.
- Material Controller accounted for all parts on-hand, on order and those needing immediate procurement. Maintaining the six sigma concepts as the core of our system.
0-5 years of experience
- Planned, organized, directed, and managed the maintenance and repairs of six aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation support equipment.
- Directed and managed the scheduling of aircraft flights and missions through material and equipment management.
- Ensured the material condition and mission capability of weapons systems for the MV-22B and CH-53E by regularly planning for and initiating scheduled inspections, unscheduled inspections, and maintenance tasks.
- Directed and monitored requisitioning, receipt, and allocations of materials, tools, aircraft components, and aviation support equipment.
- Ensured all aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation support equipment maintenance data is collected and properly disseminated.
- Worked closely with the Aviation Supply Department to ensure the required materials, components, and tools are available for use.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare and maintain daily material deliver/request reports.
- Hanger Field management to ease up and facilitate effective aircraft maintenance.
- Evaluated material suite and R&D cycle; refocused resources on new technologies; advised on material acquisitions.
- Built material help desk for technicians, improved 1st call problem resolution 80%; slashed field operation startup time 75%.
- Formalized project management methodologies, ensuring on-time/at-budget project delivery.
0-5 years of experience
Monitored and managed resources for up to 250 parts on multiple programs or contracts.
- Diagnosed and executed part reschedules per SAP directives and principles.
- Provided detailed progress reports to the production teams.
- Investigated and resolved inventory issues to prevent a work stoppage.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the purchase of all materials essential in the production of orders. Interface with vendors to achieve optimum ordering at a low cost with timely delivery of product.
- Met objective to turn inventory and was successful in using “just-in-time” inventory practices.
- Reduced costs by buying larger quantities and finding ways to use stock sizes to reduce the number of small purchases necessary.
- Streamlined purchasing to achieve desired on-time delivery by vendors.
0-5 years of experience
Scheduled and released manufacturing production orders and coordinated receipt of material required ensuring on time delivery for multiple government programs
- Created and implemented inventory control procedures that assisted in establishing reorder points and reduction of overall production time and material write-offs
- Managed weekly reports to increase visibility on material demands to include availability of requirements, requisition processing time, and production progress
- Interfaced with Manufacturing Program Managers of multiple programs as well as Union personnel to coordinate the scheduling of production orders and report progress
- Coordinated procurement of material to support build of production orders
0-5 years of experience
Ensured that all incoming materials were signed for and checked against purchase orders, manufacturers’ specifications, drawings and dimensions and other available documentation or information to confirm the authenticity of the materials.
- Ensured that all incoming materials were inspected to verify that each was appropriately preserved and free from defects and malfunctions.
- Properly documented and communicated any deviations found with deliveries.
- Ensured the preservation and storage of all materials, parts and supplies.
- Controlled issuing/receipt of inventory from/into stocking locations by following prescribed processes and handling procedures. Included materials identification, counting, transporting and packaging for end user or storage.
- Provided stockroom service support for Custom production, repairs and engineering.
- Stored articles in an orderly and accessible manner in bins, on floor, or on shelves in warehouse or other areas, according to identifying information such as style, size or type of material.
- Monitored minimum and maximum stock levels and notified planners and buyers as required.
6-10 years of experience
Managed and prioritized maintenance for over 25 work centers.
- Responsible for the procurement of all consumable materials required to perform maintenance.
- Effectively supervised a crew of over 40 Marines on the maintenance of aircraft structural components.
- Inspected all phases of work to see that proper procedures were followed and ensured total quality
- Supervised personnel in manufacturing and rework of aircraft structural components and assemblies.
- Trained personnel on use of machinery and lectured groups on proper maintenance, operation and safety procedures.
- Supervised a crew of over 35 Marines and was responsible for the maintenance and inventory of over $850,000 in marine equipment and parts.
- Received a national award from the Secretary of the Navy for creating a reliable pre-expended bin of small boat parts, which cut maintenance turnaround time in half.
0-5 years of experience
Unloaded product from delivery trucks into warehouse and stacked skids/pallets in designated areas
- Staged, prepared and loaded raw materials and other components and transported them between warehouse and distribution center
- Drove box trucks and operated forklifts
- Maintained safe and clean work area and disposed of cardboard/strapping
- Conducted material inventory audits and responsible for inspections
6-10 years of experience
Coordinated mission support operations with all organizations.
- Posted report, charts, advised management of present and future status of assignments
- Developed, coordinated, and maintained procedures for the work units.
- Obtained and input data to inventory databases (PeopleSoft, Maximo, CribMaster)
- Trained staff in logistics procedures, warehouse operations, and computer and inventory
0-5 years of experience
Maintain appropriate inventory balance for specific Material Requirements Planning (MRP) purchase part for four facilities.
- Prepare purchase request for the production of purchase parts based on master production schedule and inventory requirements.
- Analyze various inquiries and reports to determine if line of balance is accurate on Material Procurement Reports (MPR).
- Assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, and cancellations of purchase orders.
- Maintain the various assembly levels in the Material Requirements planning electronic and Mechanical Shop Floor Production area.
- Managed Line of balance charts and analyzed on a week-to-week bases input/output reports for multiple assembly levels.
- Pitched presentation of work maintained throughout the six months cross training.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for supporting manufacturing build schedule by scheduling and expediting deliveries from suppliers. Coordinated and provided technical support for resolving design problems and supplier manufacturing defects.
- Maintained accurate supplier delivery schedules as defined by manufacturing need dates.
- Regularly visited suppliers and identified scheduling problems. Worked with suppliers to provide direction on processes and requirements.
- Provided daily status to manufacturing support personnel. Identified alternate plans when schedules would not allow proper delivery cycle time.
0-5 years of experience
Processed all incoming shipments
- Managed Inventory
- Organized and distributed parts
- Processed and prepared all outgoing shipments
- Trained new employees
- Performed landscaping duties
0-5 years of experience
Check and verify if the MIR coincide with the actual specifications and quantity on items delivered
- Check Material Request if properly acknowledged and duly signed by the authorized personnel before issuing materials.
- Keep records of materials certificates for quality audit purposes. Maintain inventory copy of daily materials transactions for periodic inventory reference
- Check and monitor inventories on all items to ensure the availability of materials at site
- Conducts periodic physical inventory, direct supervision of Ten (10) manpower including one (1) storekeeper, report directly to Section Manager. Assigned also as acting Foreman on Spool Control Team from Sept. 3,2007 to Nov. 15,2008.
0-5 years of experience
- Oversaw the process of moving 350 after-market parts from the assembly center to the distribution center over a two year period.
- Managed 12 of the highest dollar material groups including seats, electric and bearings for 7 plants totaling 22,000 parts with 7,000,000 dollars for inventory with 200 vendors.
- Communicated directly with vendor, distribution center and purchasing team to ensure quality parts in a timely manner.
- Investigated changing market conditions, technological advances and quality programs.
- Drove the overall efficiency of Tennant’s global production line.
- Directed inventory management and purchasing to maximize order fill rate and inventory within the allotted budget.
- Managed and reviewed vendor performance and purchase orders with SAP.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained man-hour, personnel, budget, subcontractor records for production efforts between on-site team, prime, subcontractors and government representatives
- Monitored, researched, analyzed and compiled information from material management systems
- Coordinated, expedited and executed placement of purchase orders for lost, damaged or discrepant material received
- Formatted and updated technical manuals and related technical documentation including blueprints involving ship system equipment and components
0-5 years of experience
- Ensured time change critical asset availability for classified fleet
- Procured/received/stored/protected/inventoried/fulfilled assets
- Improvements 156 annual man-hours saved/reconciliation time reduced 30%
0-5 years of experience
Provided accurate and timely status reports of production shipments and forecasted schedules from paint line facility
- Acted as a liaison between branches and Material Control on expediting finished material
- Reviewed branch-stocking levels and made recommendations in conjunction with branch personnel regarding urgent requirement, slow moving and/or obsolete items
- Interacted with Purchasing Agent to prevent and/or resolve any potential inventory crisis
0-5 years of experience
- Supported R&D Engineering pilot run and Engineer project manager by processing parts and services from supplies.
- Provided scheduling control to production floor.
- Worked with Engineering and DOC control to develop and structure Bills of Material (BOM).
- Influenced NPI teams to adopt designs, suppliers, processes and BOM structures for MFG principals.
- Prepared panel drawing, pilot run sheet, BOM, parts and communicate buyer and production line in order to start pilot run.
- Updated system before materials requirement planning.
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for warehousing operations, involving inventory control of commodities used in circuit board fabrication; included chemicals, operating supplies, raw laminates, safety equipment, and heavy equipment.
- Planned for requirements for chemical operations. Process included responsibilities for monthly/annually cost allocations as well as future cost estimations. Other duties included procurement of mil-spec materials and liaison for production and engineering teams.
- Coordinated operations improvement efforts for cost center.
- Assisted members of work group in methods of improvement.
- Calculated potential savings from those efforts and then presenting those findings to the Authorization Committee for approval.
- Coordinated training efforts for cost center with emphasis on systems support.
0-5 years of experience
- Communicated with suppliers in planning for purchasing, and tracking materials.
- Prepared motherboard components with Foxconn Austin (TX, USA) Team.
- Made purchasing decisions with Dell Computer Motherboard Team.
- Analyzed and managed cost of business transactions.
- Quoted price to clients and suppliers.
0-5 years of experience
Held management responsibilities, scheduling and assigning tasks to employees.
- Experienced material controller.
- In charge of shipping and receiving department, maintaining documentation and logs.
- Maintained large goods inventory.
- Created bar code labels on computer system for inventory control.
- Loaded inbound and outbound trucks with 95% accuracy and balance.
- Scheduled shipping, contacted and scheduled vendors for parts and materials.
- Used on-line Ford shipping system.
0-5 years of experience
Held management responsibilities, scheduling and assigning tasks to employees.
- Experienced material controller.
- In charge of shipping and receiving department, maintaining documentation and logs.
- Maintained large goods inventory.
- Created bar code labels on computer system for inventory control.
- Loaded inbound and outbound trucks with 95% accuracy and balance.
- Scheduled shipping, contacted and scheduled vendors for parts and materials.
- Used on-line Ford shipping system.
0-5 years of experience
- Staged and coordinated work orders for assembly and testing.
- Managed fastener inventory for vacuum chamber assembly.
- Assisted in assembly of small chamber parts.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all outgoing shipments via FedEx, UPS, DHL, and all Freight
carriers Domestic and International.
- Commercial invoice, Pack note, and billing statement creation through S.A.
- Inventory Control for Repaired and Rejected parts awaiting shipment.
- Attaining Green Belt Certified. Lean, Six Sigma, BPI, Kaizen, 5S.
- Back up for Central Stores.
- 5″s auditor for Shipping and Receiving.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided administrative support, managed inventory for Caribbean and Central America locations.
- Maintained data base updates for inventory control and material requests for all multi-regional shipments.
- Assist with monitoring, documenting, reconciling and communicating schedule revisions.
0-5 years of experience
- Verified stock supplies for each incoming order; ordered parts from vendors as necessary
- Maintained detailed records of parts ordered and delivery information; researched and resolved discrepancies
- Used MRP System to maintain efficient stock levels
10+ years of experience
Trained in all aspects of COMSEC and Microelectronic Material and the safe handling and proper storage and shipping of classified material.
- Provide accurate inventory control and Supply Chain Management.
- Brings a working knowledge of International Traffic and Arms (ITAR) regulations.
- Coordinates currier runs and escort briefings.
- Maintains 100% accountability of all government equipment.
- Works directly with organizational and government leads ensuring all security aspects and initiatives are complete and understood.
- Ensures reviews and audits have been conducted to assess security readiness and all policies and procedures are followed.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for executing commodities purchases to support production demand, customer orders and independent demand requirements from all field warehouses and affiliate operations.
- Control inventory levels and ensure that turnover targets are achieved in assigned commodities.
- Responsible for identifying and negotiating with domestic and international sources for parts and materials.
- Control inbound freight routings to ensure cost-effective transportation for purchased materials.
- Manage supplier relations in assigned commodities with overall responsibility for supplier performance in the areas of quality, reliability, delivery and price.
- Continually improve supplier delivery performance in support of Tennant’s Just-In-Time manufacturing strategy. Work with suppliers that are performing below expectations in an effort to bring their performance into conformance with MRP requirements, lead time reduction goals and inventory turn requirements.
- Identify potential delivery problems and initiate corrective action with the supplier and manufacturing operations to prevent actual shortages from occurring. Find alternative sources when appropriate.
0-5 years of experience
Administer inbound and outbound shipments included but not limited to receipt, inspection, material identification, storage, an the issuance of material
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands
- Conducting material status and summary reports for inventory control and monitoring monthly material inventories
- Daily transmitting records of materials issued to subcontractor to the client
- Daily SFM (sharp floor management), RF Scanning (Radio Frequency AS/400 ), and Parts Consolidation
- SAP Efficient
0-5 years of experience
- Purchased necessary equipment by negotiating prices with vendors to maintain proper and efficient functionality of company out stations.
- Determined appropriate stocking levels at all distribution centers and line stations.
- Assisted with purchasing of essential items needed for heavy maintenance, line maintenance and engine repairs.
- Maintained open lines of communication with vendors to ensure proper delivery of goods requisitioned by Maintenance Engineers.
- Converted planned maintenance activities into material ordering schedules.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for formatting and layout of operator and parts manuals of industrial cleaning equipment using Interleaf/QuickSilver
- Responsible for creating new and revising existing publication materials.
- Worked alongside drafters and the technical writer to transfer proper changes to foreign language manuals.
- Proofreading and editing type and graphics, creating warning and safety labels for machines and booklets.
- Served as liaison between the company and its printing vendors, attending monthly meetings to review print timelines and delivery of products, reviewing monthly billing statements and submitting statements to our billing department.
- Material controller/contact for inventory; tracking and relocating stock. Placing print order requests which resulted in saving the company money due to reduction of outdated waste material.
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised all tractor-trailer drivers to keep in compliance with DOT regulations while providing efficient and cost effective service to the customers.
- Managed materials department to effectively receive, organize, and ship all incoming and outgoing part
- Acted as a liaison between production and customer service departments to assure on time delivery of products.
- Worked with customer service team to provide 99% on time delivery of parts to customers.
- Lead the trucking task force that worked to improve efficiency of hours and money spent of company trucking.
- Worked to save approximately $45,000 annually in trucking expenses.
- Responsible for company shipping & receiving duties to promote efficient movement of all raw materials.
- Processed receiving of regular production, new production, sample parts, raw material, and supplies.
- Maintained forklift and tractor-trailer maintenance schedules and repairs.
- Prepared company inventory and handled ordering of supplies and raw material within the facility.
6-10 years of experience
Supply career field in the USAF, in charge of two warehouses.
- Bin counts for inventory control.
- Created and filed requisitions for needed inventory.
- Receiving product, completing necessary paperwork and forwarding the paperwork to the correct
- Forklift and Material Handling Equipment experience.
- Ground safety representative for my section.
6-10 years of experience
Provided support to the production plant in determining production priorities, plans and schedules.
- Ordering parts for use in production, testing and updates while performing daily reconciliation of parts status in SAP via communication boards or shared folders.
- Perform Inventory Control based on confirmed deliveries while escalating unresolved parts issues.
- Create delivery notes towards closure of orders by delivering the parts needed.
- Notify planners of delivery notes and verify if items are available for shipping.
6-10 years of experience
Provided support to the production plant in determining production priorities, plans and schedules.
- Ordering parts for use in production, testing and updates while performing daily reconciliation of parts status in SAP via communication boards or shared folders.
- Perform Inventory Control based on confirmed deliveries while escalating unresolved parts issues.
- Create delivery notes towards closure of orders by delivering the parts needed.
- Notify planners of delivery notes and verify if items are available for shipping.
0-5 years of experience
- Utilized many computer applications; SAP, IM, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Performed cycle counts and audits of the Kanban bins.
- Responsible to keep the Kanban bins filled for dental accessories used in digital sensor kits.
- Selected stock and shipped orders to clients and customers.
- Assisted buyer/planner in expediting orders.
- Transported stock between buildings with company truck.
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for receiving all material coming into the stockroom, included physical
- Responsible for performing incoming inspections.
- Effectively communicated on a daily basis with engineers and planners regarding material for scheduling and any special instructions required for processing.
- Shipping responsibilities site to site per corporate and other regulations.
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Walt System, Cyclone used to release test programs to test floor, and SAP.
- Responsible for maintaining integrity of the inventory.
- Routinely audited for ISO 9001, 14001, OSHAS 18001 quality and occupational
Material Controller Duties and Responsibilities
To accomplish their main functions of keeping materials organized and accounted for, Material Controllers perform various tasks. We examined multiple job listings to identify these primary Material Controller duties and responsibilities.
Coordinating Materials Material Controllers coordinate and expedite movement of materials between departments according to each department’s production and shipping requirements. They also create and maintain computerized records of these movements.
Order Management Computation of the amounts of material or items required to complete specific job orders is a responsibility of Material Controllers. They must have knowledge of product manufacturing and related processes to successfully estimate how much each department or job requires.
Inventory Control Knowing how to create, compile and maintain manual or computerized records is an essential job duty of Material Controllers. They need these records to be able to verify inventory numbers and locations and to have available in the instance of an audit. Various software programs can be utilized to help with inventory control.
Transporting Materials Material Controllers often have to move or transport materials between departments in response to production needs. Knowledge of equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks is helpful. In addition, knowing how to move items safely without bodily injury to themselves or others is essential.
Examining and Verifying Materials Upon receiving new inventory, Material Controllers are tasked with examining the materials to verify that they conform to production specifications. They must be familiar with these specifications or have the ability to look in the reference manuals for the information. They must document any exceptions and arrange for the return or exchange of any materials that fail to meet specifications.
Material Controller Skills
Successful Material Controllers must possess a knack for organization and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. They have good communication and leadership skills as they are called upon to communicate with department managers and warehouse and manufacturing employees on a daily basis. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are looking for Material Controller candidates who have the following skills:
- Creating a storage system for inventory that’s orderly and accessible and includes identifying information
- Managing inventory control using various industry software programs and running daily shipping and receiving reports
- Reviewing vendor pricing on a consistent basis to ensure the company is receiving the best available pricing for each item
- Creating and maintaining inventory, product cost and logistics data records that are easily accessible
- Ensuring that delivered items match purchase order documentation
- Preparing detailed lists of items or goods that need purchasing or repairing
- Weighing and measuring products that enter the storage environment
Tools of the trade: Material Controllers use a variety of tools in their daily work. If your goal is to become a Material Controller, you should be skilled in using the following:
- Office Equipment and Software– Material Controllers use computers, scanners, printers and software to help create and maintain important inventory, purchasing and shipping records.
- Weighing and Measuring Equipment– Material Controllers often find the need to weigh and measure inventory and need to be familiar with measurement tools and scales.
- Forklift-Being a certified forklift operator is helpful in a warehouse environment where heavy items must be moved between departments and to storage locations.
- Telephone and Email – Throughout the day, Material Controllers must communicate with others by phone and email, which entails leaving and retrieving messages and reading and sending emails.
Material Controller Education and Training
According to our analysis of online job postings, most employers are seeking Material Controller candidates who have at least a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. A few employers want specialized Material Controller candidates to have a degree or certificate in a civil, mechanical or electrical discipline. For all employers, at least one year of previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is valued, as is forklift certification.
Material Controllers Salary
The median annual salary for Material Controllers, categorized by the BLS as Material Recording Clerks, is almost $27,000. Material Controllers in the 10 percentile earn less than $20,000 annually, while the highest paid make in excess of $48,000 per year. Material Controllers in Wyoming, District of Columbia and New Mexico earn the highest mean salary rate in the U.S. – $63,850, $60,510 and $59,880, respectively.
Material Controller Resources
We checked the Web to find the top industry resources to aid you in your exploration of a career as a Material Controller. From relevant books to industry groups, this list offers opportunities to learn and connect.
International Warehouse Logistics Association – With roots stemming from the 19th century, IWLA offers in-person educational events, webinar series and much more for its members.
Warehousing Safety – This pocket guide, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, details hazards, safety standards and solutions for those in the warehousing industry.
The American Society of Safety Engineers – Founded in 1911, the ASSE is the oldest safety society. It offers networking, professional development, industry publications and more for its members.
Warehouse Management and Inventory Control by P.M. Price and N.J. Harrison – This book serves as a useful reference to those who are employed in warehouse management or inventory control environments. It includes case studies, exercises and worksheets.
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