Material Coordinator

Job Summary:This position is responsible for managing the planning and execution of material movements between locations. This will include internal moves between company owned/operated sites inbound material from suppliers and inbound material from third party storage. He/she is responsible for planning transportation that meets cost and service objectives and ensuring effective coordination and communication between carriers plant locations and the customer service team from scheduling through Functions of the Job: Determine raw and packaging materials needed to cover production demand. Identify material and planning conflicts that could result in compromised customer due dates and communicate immediately to Planning. Work with Planning group to review all open orders material status and packaging timing to meet customer commitments. Communicate any issues/concerns to Planning immediately. Work with materials group to assure material movement between locations is completed as required and questionable inventory is cleaned up. Partner with Quality Assurance and other internal team members for any quality related material disruptions. Identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies in inventory management capacity utilization and purchasing as applicable. Prepare daily and monthly inventory/shipping receiving reports. Track inventory levels. Utilize best practices in the execution of daily responsibilities. Collaborate with manufacturing quality customer service and other count and reconcile inventory including floor counts and rack and unloading materials and finished goods as pallets from the racks and floor locations for quality inspections. Consolidation of pallets to prepare for shipping. Reviewing shipping paperwork for inventory BOL & COAs to customer orders into OracleOther duties may be assigned as :To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential system experience forklift experience on both sit down and high reach lifts and the ability to obtain certificationPreferred Qualifications:Experience or course of study in Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Management or Operations Management strongly and Skills:Proficient in spreadsheet software e- mail and manufacturing systems to perform job duties. Strong analytical skills high detail orientation and organizational skills are critical to success in this role. Good communication skills both written and verbal are necessary due to the significant interactions required to ensure alignment and coordination across the groups. The candidate should be flexible and able to quickly adjust as the situation changes. Creative problem-solving skills required for success with minimal Considerations:Travel Expectation: Travel to Allentown warehouse as neededThis position will be at the Congdon Warehouse in or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be Environment/Physical Demands:Approximately 90% of work is performed in office environment 10% off-site including plants off-site and note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.