Materials Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Materials Coordinator

Department: Shipping

Reports to: Logistics Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.68/hr.

The primary objective of this position is to monitor, coordinate and maintain raw material inventories within the Denver Roofing facility while maintaining controls over raw material inventories. This position will help the Denver Roofing Plant deliver a Conversion Efficiency (CE) of at least 97%. This position will help achieve 90% schedule attainment and reduce downtime due to material shortage by 20%.

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  Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records to avoid unnecessary detention/demurrage charges.
• Maintains raw material inventory integrity through accurate and timely record keeping, daily physical inventory counts, cycle counts and reconciliations. This process is critical to ensure accurate and reliable inventory balances.
• Manage physical inventory on site including FIFO inventory procedures, incoming rail shipments, and optimizing raw material storage in warehouse and shipping yard.
• Provide input and assist in maintaining accurate min/max inventory levels for all raw materials.
• Ensures plant has appropriate levels of raw material to run to schedule-if shortage occurs, communicates with parties to resolve issues, and minimize downtime, etc.
• Works collaboratively with Planning team on any raw materials shortages for the week.
• Provide input and assist in maintaining accurate min/max inventory levels on raw materials.
• Serve as a liaison to Controller around inventory control status and issues affecting the plant and plant costs
• Ensure record retention procedure is implemented and in compliance.
• Attends Daily Management System (DMS) each day and updates plant personnel on any inventory issues which could affect schedule. Checks schedule for changes and escalates issues along the way.
• Monitors and maintains “block stock” inventory
• Works with suppliers to return defective product
• Work collaboratively with Corp Transportation Dept to ensure a cost-effective operation meeting carrier and customer needs.
• Monitors, reports and initiates disposition of Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SMOI)
• Maintains accurate CE, understands and explains variances
• Ensures Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs are working effectively
• Identifies waste streams and leads projects to increase Conversion Efficiency (CE)%.
• Creates trackers for raw materials consumption rates.
• Develop and engage warehouse staff to improve current processes and create productivity opportunities. Works with other plant teams to implement improvements.
• Order and release railroad cars for raw materials
• Inventory of granules and confirmation of what is on rail track
• Rail car management and paperwork
• Ensuring that COGI’s are routinely managed

• Ensure controls compliance around raw material and finished goods inventories
• Resolve inventory related issues in SAP in a timely manner
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant.
• Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to supervisor.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

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  Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
• Inventory management & control
• Organized with the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

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  Experience in working with railroad industry and other transportation outlets
• Ability to work well in a team or alone
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Competes on analytics to drive results
• Implementing process controls and process improvements
• Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position. Ability to learn to drive a forklift.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

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  Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

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  Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with logistics, customer service or purchasing
• Associates Degree or applicable experience

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

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  Lift and push and pull 40lbs repetitively
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 8 hours
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Able to climb on and off of forklift
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
• Able to work with railroad and other transportation outlets

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company's three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company's customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.