1.Job title : Material Management (Specialist / Assistant Manager)
2. Location : Oakwood, GA
3. Job Duties / Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
1.Material Planning & Control- Review production schedules and determine material requirements.
- Monitor material availability to support production demands.
- Coordinate material procurement and replenishment activities.
- Manage safety stock levels to prevent material shortages.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions.
- Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and recommend disposal plans.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and movement of materials.
- Implement FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and inventory control practices.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing material shipments.
- Support warehouse optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Supplier & Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with procurement teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Track supplier performance regarding delivery schedules and material quality.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve material issues.
5.ERP & Reporting
- Maintain material master data in ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
- Generate inventory, shortage, and material usage reports.
- Analyze inventory trends and support decision-making through data reporting.
6.Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization initiatives.
- Participate in process improvement and lean manufacturing projects.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ Years Experience in material management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in manufacturing environments especially in Automotive, Electronics sectors.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
- Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or related credentials.
- Experience with inventory optimization and data analysis.
- Good communication skills in English and/or other foreign languages.
4. Job Type: Full-time
5. Contact: danielkim@gnmconsulting.net