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Material Control Specialist I
Job Location:
Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Material Control Specialist I for a client in the automotive industry specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Spartanburg SC that requires onsite presence. If youre eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
Efficiently ensures availability of the required material in the right amount and timely arrival to support Plant Spartanburg or Overseas Plants delivery schedule. Monitoring the supplier performance to ensure on-time-delivery and follow the defined escalation scenarios in case of deviations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
Efficiently ensures availability of the required material in the right amount and timely arrival to support Plant Spartanburg or Overseas Plants delivery schedule. Monitoring the supplier performance to ensure on-time-delivery and follow the defined escalation scenarios in case of deviations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Controls supply level and stock planning the correct quantity of parts in the correct time while following the logistical standards related to inventory on hand.
- Monitors and secures on-time delivery
- Serves as the main point of contact for the assigned suppliers and related transportation service-provider.
- Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Planning system.
- Supports series production parts run-in and run-out and participates in the implementation of technical changes (which includes the minimization of obsolescence costs).
- Maintains monthly Supplier rating and quarterly LPKM (Supplier competence and performance management) rating information as applicable.
- Participates in internal projects together with material control process partners.
- Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
- Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AA/AS degree. BA/BS in Supply Chain Business Administration or a related field (preferred) or the equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in material planning or related function.
- 1 years of experience in a material planning related capacity or 6 months participation in a co-op/internship program in the material planning role.
- 3 years Computer Skills to include MS Office Excel and Windows.
- Less than 1 year interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Less than 1 year Knowledge of SAP or other ERP software associated to Material Planning.
- 1 years Knowledge of logistic processes in supply-chain.
- German & Spanish
- Willingness to occasionally work Saturdays as part of a rotation schedule
- Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
- Location: Spartanburg SC 100% onsite
- Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week / A-shift/ occasionally Saturday shift
- Assignment Start: ASAP
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
