Job Description:

Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Materials Coordinator, Purchasing

REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

SUMMARY

This person is responsible for any or all of the following duties: typing, filing, data entry, and recording of purchased component information. This person will maintain and improve communication with supply base team members. This includes forecasting and ordering purchased items and raw materials in compliance with Summit Polymers, Inc. established purchasing systems and requirements, execution of purchase orders, electronic and physical receipt of goods, and monitoring delivery schedules to ensure the manufacturing requirements are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintain purchase orders with accurate pricing and terms, and communicate those purchase orders terms to vendors.
• Identify changes to purchase orders and communicate those changes to vendors.
• Place daily orders of purchased parts and raw materials to assigned vendors in compliance with established Summit Polymers, Inc . procedures and protocols.
• Distribute appropriate purchased part and raw material forecasts to assigned vendors in accordance with agreed upon timing .
• Perform purchased part/raw material inventory analysis and recommend inventory adjustments.
• Enter received purchased parts and raw materials into the electronic inventory system daily.
• Track critical inbound shipments to ensure manufacturing needs are met.
• Report any non-conforming deliveries to management and follow up on any corrective actions required of the vendor.
• Report vendor issues to appropriate personnel and participate in resolving those issues.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure purchased part and raw material supply does not impact the customers daily release requirements.
• Coordinate all new program, new part or program launch purchased parts or raw material releases to ensure requirements are achieved.
• Maintain target purchased part/raw material inventory levels in accordance with Summit Polymers, Inc. corporate goals .
• Ensure that vendors are compliant to the Summit Polymers, Inc. Supplier Requirements Manual specifications for packaging and labeling.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates for this position will possess a business or related degree or 2 years of equivalent experience in purchasing in an automotive manufacturing environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Past experience in the CMS/AS400 ERP system a plus.

• A minimum score of 20 on the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

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