Materials Specialist-1

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. 

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Strategically plans and executes material releases from POCs to meet production requirements preventing schedule changes and supporting customer requirements.
• Customer /Inventory:
  • 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 risks in the material plan and communicates to the appropriate stakeholders as well as mitigates and escalates to get support as needed.
• Collaborates with the materials teams to improve fill rates, schedule attainment and adherence metrics. 
• Actively identifies cost avoidance/savings opportunities and utilizes root cause analysis methods to execute corrective actions.
• Strategically manages interplant and other material transfers.

• As a teammate, seeks to maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements- accepting safety as a condition.
• Provides regular analytics on aging materials and minimizes age out.
  • Suggests and executes dispositions of materials.
  • Collaborates cross functionally where further support is needed.

• Actively embraces and exemplifies Alphia’s operational drivers of Appreciation, Integrity, Ownership, Passion and Teamwork.
• Collaboratively works with plant operations to manage warehouse space effectively.
• Updates assigned product attributes according to the protocol defined in the SOP.
• Provides feedback and data analytics on various aspects of supplier performance.
• Acts as a backup for other materials coordinators/schedulers as needed.

• Must be accessible after hours as needed to support plant operations.

• Occasional travel to other plant locations required.

• All other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Willingness to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic math skills to include ratios, percentages, addition, subtraction, etc.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• A customer centric focus, defining customers as both internal and external.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• Education:  Minimum Associates degree in business or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience:  One to three years minimum experience in inventory control, purchasing, supply chain management or production planning fields. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.  The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.)

The position may require light lifting, walking within an industrial setting, maintaining concentration during meetings, teleconferencing, and sitting for extended periods of time, and travel by airplane, car or ride share as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Occasional extended work hours may be required.  Moderate noise where PPE is required.  The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

Position may also be eligible as “work from home” and must be able to sustain a highspeed stable internet connection. Home office must be secured from unauthorized visitors.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.