Materials Management Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
Summary:
Oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Plans, schedules and monitors the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production.
-Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and coordinates material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
-Utilizes Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
-Negotiates lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.
-May interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping and prepares applications for export/import control certifications and licenses.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Material Sciences required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
materials management/inventory experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
- Communicate accurately and appropriately.
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
- Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
- Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
- Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly (67-100%)

Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Frequently (34-66%)

Pulling Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Constantly (67-100%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$30.60 - $44.51/Hourly
Grade
6
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