Materials Specialist

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Specialist is responsible for providing critical support to the Materials department during specialized hours, ensuring seamless material planning and operational continuity. This role involves assisting with the management of inventory levels, coordinating material flow, and addressing any issues or inquiries that arise during the shift. The specialist will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the planning processes and protocols to effectively support and troubleshoot for the Materials team, ensuring that planning activities are uninterrupted and that all material needs are met promptly. This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and coverage for the Materials department during specialized hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Materials Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our materials planning and supply chain processes. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Outgoing Orders: Initiating and managing outgoing orders to maintain adequate inventory levels and support production schedules and OEM's.
Customer Screen Management: Handling and responding to small tasks and inquiries within customer web-based screens, ensuring timely and accurate resolution and communication.
Customer Communication: Answering incoming phone calls and emails related to material availability, orders, and general inquiries.
Part Number Management: Utilizing systems to locate and verify part numbers, facilitating efficient material flow and order processing.
Inventory Control: Addressing and resolving inventory discrepancies and outages promptly to minimize production disruptions.
Assembly Line Support: Providing timely answers and support to assembly line queries regarding materials availability and order status.
The ability to occasionally answer telephone calls and perform job duties outside of regular working hours
Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.
Participates in continuous improvement processes, individually and with teams, and champions projects to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Researches and recommends current material control management practices and implements appropriate changes as necessary.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills in order to perform job duties in an appropriate manner. Demonstrate high degree of problem solving ability. Ability to independently analyze data and determine appropriate course of action while maintaining high standards of service and support for production operations. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities. Demonstrate ability to utilize computer systems for data entry and retrieval Good understanding of production inventory control techniques and principles. Knowledge and experience with a formal manufacturing control system and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, principles, and techniques strongly preferred. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel Good understanding of production inventory control techniques and principles. Knowledge and experience with a formal manufacturing control system and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, principles, and techniques strongly preferred.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field including one year experience in materials or related field; or equivalent preferred. Experience in the automotive industry is preferred. Three years experience in manufacturing preferred
All Candidates must submit the following:

• Application
• Resume
• Contact Information for 2 work-related references

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting