Job Description
Job Purpose
The Materials Specialist strategically executes material releases from Purchase Order Contracts (POCs) to support the plant production schedule at both optimal inventory levels and costs. The teammate works cross functionally to identify potential risks and opportunities within the supply chain and is an active contributor to the Production Operations team’s continuous improvement process.
Essential Duties
- Strategically plans and executes material releases from POCs to meet production requirements preventing schedule changes and supporting customer requirements.
- Proactively monitors inventory levels for upcoming runs.
- Effectively communicates with customers regarding raw material requirements and shortages.
- Identifies and executes opportunities to minimize inbound freight costs.
- Identifies and executes opportunities to safely reduce inventory and works toward defined Alphia targets.
- Identifies ...