Operations Assistant - Materials

• Coordinate procurement activities, including requesting supplier quotes, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, and purchasing raw materials.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Use customer releases and scheduling reports to plan production jobs for stock parts.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including subcontracting operations and outside processing vendors.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, and shipment issues.
• Arrange and track freight for raw materials, subcontracting, and customer deliveries.
• Monitor subcontract receiving history to ensure availability of raw materials or components and customer lead times.
• Address supplier-related discrepancies regarding quantities, quality, or late shipments.
• Ensure proper entry and communication of all material releases in the ERP system.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production requirements.
• Verify and document material certifications, including scanning and filing them into correct jobs.
• Confirm received materials match packing list and material certifications in purchase orders before finalizing receipts in ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve receiving issues or subcontract shipping discrepancies.
• Review and approve invoices for materials, freight, and shipping expenses.
• Participate in new part meetings and enter new part setup in the ERP system.
• Assist customer service as needed, ensuring seamless communication between supply chain and customer operations. Provide backup support as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on with a focus on purchasing, materials, and freight coordination.
• Advanced skills in administrative, ERP document management and data entry tasks. Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in analyzing and solving problems while complying with company procedures.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques and be cross trained in other roles.

• On-the-job training that is patient and gives you space to figure things out
• Comfortably-paced environment
• Top notch benefit package with low premiums for medical, dental, vision
• SimpleIRA retirement with 3% match
• Great chemistry among co-workers
• Opportunities for advancement
• Privately owned, truly family oriented
• Flexibility in your week to take care of life
• Paid lunches, annual Brewers outing for employees and family members, etc.
• Quarterly and other bonuses
• Clean working conditions

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