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Flex

Material Coordinator

Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Posting Start Date 03-29-2024 Job Posting End Date 04-15-2024

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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Job Summary

Principle Accountabilities:
Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with purchasing to define adequacy of raw materials.
Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to production plan, job order priorities and material availability, avoiding excess inventory positions.
Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, moving or transporting materials from one department to another.
Compiles and maintains both manual and computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.
Creates, updates, executes and analyzes reports.
Gathers data, tracks, posts and pitches for action plans and root analysis.
Prioritizes data entry activities.
Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
Monitors and controls movement of material and parts for accurate inventory.
Writes procedures, updates them in document control.
Follows all distribution related ISO procedures, and Material Handling Guidelines.
Conducts training sessions for department's MRP procedures.
Administers the inventory cycle count program, reconciles discrepancies, resolves issues, and analyzes inventory cycle count reports.
Identifies parts and supplies that need to be ordered to maintain specified stocking levels.
Analyzes stock usage, and defines correct stocking levels.
Investigates unusual high usage of materials and parts, and suggests methods of correcting problem found.
Stocks and issues materials or merchandise.
In charge of for adding new part numbers to current inventory based on input from manufacturing.
Verifies the accuracy of the material kit vs. the pick list for correct parts by checking that all parts are packaged and contained in the kit.
Tracks defect levels on inspected kits, calculates quality performance, charts results, develops process improvements and schedules work of others.
Note: This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; handle small items; and stoop and kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision..

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
Job ID: Flex-WD181812
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program