Position: Operations Assistant Materials
Company: Wisconsin Metal Tech Inc.
Location: Richfield WI
Salary Range: $25 to $33/hour
Apply at: https://wisconsinmetaltech/joinourteam/
Job Description
This role reports to the Production Control & Inventory Manager and plays a critical role in materials with purchasing freight and subcontracting. Responsibilities include verifying material availability for production and customer delivery schedules ensuring timely receipt and distribution of inventory and checking stock levels to for raw material replacement. The coordinator will manage supplier communication track material movements within the ERP system and ensure smooth logistical operations for raw materials components and outsideprocessed parts. Additionally this role will support process improvements related to purchasing and supply chain efficiency.
Job requirements:- Coordinate procurement activities including requesting supplier quotes negotiating pricing and delivery terms and purchasing raw materials.
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials components and finished goods to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Use customer releases and scheduling reports to plan production jobs for stock parts.
- Issue and manage purchase orders including subcontracting operations and outside processing vendors.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase orders delivery schedules and shipment issues.
- Arrange and track freight for raw materials subcontracting and customer deliveries.
- Monitor subcontract receiving history to ensure availability of raw materials or components and customer lead times.
- Address supplierrelated discrepancies regarding quantities quality or late shipments.
- Ensure proper entry and communication of all material releases in the ERP system.
- Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production requirements.
- Verify and document material certifications including scanning and filing them into correct jobs.
- Confirm received materials match packing list and material certifications in purchase orders before finalizing receipts in ERP system.
- Investigate and resolve receiving issues or subcontract shipping discrepancies.
- Review and approve invoices for materials freight and shipping expenses.
- Participate in new part meetings and enter new part setup in the ERP system.
- Assist customer service as needed ensuring seamless communication between supply chain and customer operations. Provide backup support as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
- The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Skills and Experience:- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on with a focus on purchasing materials and freight coordination.
- Advanced skills in administrative ERP document management and data entry tasks. Strong computer skills required.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proactive in analyzing and solving problems while complying with company procedures.
- Must demonstrate professionalism adaptability and strong customer service skills.
- Ability to learn new techniques and be cross trained in other roles.
Why work for WMT.- Onthejob training that is patient and gives you space to figure things out
- Comfortablypaced environment
- Top notch benefit package with low premiums for medical dental vision
- SimpleIRA retirement with 3 match
- Great chemistry among coworkers
- Opportunities for advancement
- Privately owned truly family oriented
- Flexibility in your week to take care of life
- Paid lunches annual Brewers outing for employees and family members etc.
- Quarterly and other bonuses
- Clean working conditions
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Required Experience:
Manager