Materials Inventory Specialist

Basic Function

Measure and ensure inventory accuracy of all site inventory, including production raw materials, packaging supplies, etc.  Provide material purchasing support in accordance with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Delegation of Authority (DOA) and Operational Excellence procedures. This includes performing the activities necessary to determine requirements, release orders, monitor material inventory, and expedite various materials in order to provide an uninterrupted supply of materials while keeping inventory levels to an optimum. #LI-LL2

Roles & Responsibilities

• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with railroad service providers and customers to ensure timely delivery of materials and shipping of products.
• Continuous coordination with Planners and scheduling to ensure we understand and have the materials to execute the production schedule.
• Raw Materials Coordination
  • Ensure completion of all inventory cycle counts as determined by site schedules for:
    • Production raw materials
    • Production packaging supplies
    • Production safety and tool supplies
  • Complete raw material consumptions and process order reconciliation for production.
  • Complete TECO procedure in SAP of each production lot.
  • Maintain supply of assigned raw materials, which includes:
    • Review MRP Summary Report for MRP planned items
    • Issue purchase orders/releases and expedite if necessary
    • Direct communication with suppliers
    • Investigate, document, and respond to any raw material shortages
    • Arrange the return to supplier for rejected material and/or refused shipments.
  • Coordinate the purchasing, packaging, and transfer of raw materials to other LYB manufacturing locations.
  • Interdepartmental Support and other duties as assigned.                                     

Min. Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience in Purchasing, or Inventory Control, or Production Planning in an MRP environment.  
• 2-5 years experience in inventory control position with knowledge of cycle counting and investigating discrepancies/variances.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to obtain the necessary information and make quick decisions
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, and multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Good desktop computer skills: word processing (MS-Word) and spreadsheets (MS-Excel)
• High level of proficiency with SAP or similar software system

Competencies