Materials Coordinator

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the plant has all the required parts needed to produce customer orders while meeting the plants inventory goals and assist in the shipping of finished goods and parts to the customer. This position will also work on a variety of continuous improvement projects to help the facility improve operations.

WHO WE ARE:
Powerex has been a part of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies for more than 30 years. Due to significant growth in recent years, we are seeking additional talented and energetic individuals to join our team. These new High-Potential Leaders will be critical to guiding Powerex’ future growth. Powerex manufactures industry-leading Medical Gas Equipment for many critical applications within Hospitals and University Laboratories in addition to designing and assembling Compressed Air and Vacuum solutions for use in a variety of Industrial applications including buses, light rail, and food & beverage processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Material Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Perform a variety of MRP functions.
• Analyze material requirements and place POs daily.
• Process packets from engineering.
• Review the past due report and the plant’s shortage board daily then expedite orders as needed.
• Ensure the plant meets all inventory target levels while minimizing shortages.
• Manage Kanban racks and create PO’s as needed to replenish inventory.
• Create POs as needed for Non-Production (NP) part orders as required by engineering.
• Ensure all materials are ordered in a timely fashion.
• Notify the production team of any potential delays due to parts.
• Produce, analyze and send forecasts to vendors as needed.
• Constantly analyze and adjust safety stock levels on all specified parts.
• Assist in managing the plants cycle count program.
• Conduct and assist with continuous improvement events to help the materials group and production function more efficiently.
• Assist with the Obsolescence report as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or three years’ experience in a purchasing related field, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with an MRP systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Complex problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
• Experience with Kanban and VMI programs preferred.
• Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis experience preferred.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutions.
• Anticipates internal customer needs accurately and quickly establishes creditability with internal customers.
• Proven success as a team member, collaborating, cross-functionally, and participating in diverse thinking.
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing others.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong ability to analyze data from various systems to get to opportunity/root cause.
• Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tight timeline situations.
• Flexible and a strong willingness to adapt and be an advocate for change.
• Ability to work through multiple obstacles to complete daily tasks.
• Knowledge of how to collect data to effectively negotiate the best price possible.

WORK CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.