Fortune Brands
Consumer Goods
MaterialControlCoordinator
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“Material Control Coordinator at Fortune Brands. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Develop, communicate, and train other associates to standard inventory procedures. Coordinate, perform and analyze cycle counts”
What You'll Achieve.
increase efficiencies of material flow; continually meet or exceed objectives
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies; floor negatives; reprocessing lists; implement corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or GED equivalent required, A minimum of 3 years combined experience in material control and manufacturing operations required, ability to establish, prioritize, and organize responsibilities to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner, Thorough comprehension of inventory both storage and handling, Working knowledge of Inventory Control systems, Possess excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, Ability to coordinate a variety of activities, track important details, follow-up on delegated assignments, Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change and provide change management guidance to others, Proven ability to continually meet or exceed objectives, Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, capable of managing a large number of tasks and resources on multiple projects with tight deadlines, Demonstrated decision making skills, Must be detail-oriented, Must have an understanding of the SAP warehouse module of and how master data impacts the material flow, Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, , and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, Proficient with MS Word Excel spreadsheet PowerPoint presentation and, SAP Enterprise software (must be able to process materials operating transactional codes)
Nice to Have
Associates Degree in business related curriculum preferred, at least one year in materials operations preferred
What You'll Do.
and train other associates to standard inventory procedures
perform and analyze cycle counts
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
and reprocessing lists
Provide and implement corrective actions as required
Assist in various projects to investigate or resolve material control issues
procedures to increase efficiencies of material flow and support implementation of continuous improvement projects
Prepare and implement training plans for material flow improvement projects
Submit daily/weekly/monthly reports as required
Work as a Materials Team Leader for limited periods of i. e.
to cover during absence
Update warehouse views in the material master
Process short term deviations from an inventory standpoint
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; Peer Relationships
Communication Scope
presentation skills; communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; Informing
Process & Methodology
resource planning, continuous improvement, Organizing, Priority Setting, manage a large number of tasks and resources on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Develop, communicate, and train other associates to standard inventory procedures. * Coordinate, perform and analyze cycle counts. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, floor negatives, and reprocessing lists. Provide and implement corrective actions as required. * Assist in various projects to investigate or resolve material control issues. * Develop new methods, processes, procedures to increase efficiencies of material flow and support implementation of continuous improvement projects. * Prepare and implement training plans for material flow improvement projects * Submit daily/weekly/monthly reports as required. * Work as a Materials Team Leader for limited periods of time; i.e., to cover during absence. * Update warehouse views in the material master. * Process short term deviations from an inventory standpoint. Competencies: * Action Oriented - Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. * Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. * Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision. * Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. * Informing – Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of a team, unit, or organization; provides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions; is timely with
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