Materials Specialist ILocation: Hammond, IN, US, 46320 Country/Region: United States Job Function: ManufacturingThis position is responsible for supporting Lear Hammond by planning, determining, controlling material requirements, and maintaining an inventory database. Incumbents in this classification control materials by studying inventory, service-level targets, and manufacturing schedules; conferring with production teams; developing inventory plans and priorities; monitoring inventory levels, lead times, lot sizes, and fill rates; evaluating planned and proposed material/process changes; identifying and resolving supplier problems; and developing solutions for launch projects in response to a JIT (just in time) delivery requirement.Responsibilities:Oversees procurement of parts and materials to ensure timely deliveryResponsible for the accuracy of the Materials Requisition Program (MRP) system as it relates to inventories, production planning, and order fulfillmentInvestigate causes of significant discrepancies to prevent reoccurrenceAssists with the cycle counting process to maintain inventory accuracyProvides oversight for inbound/outbound logistics and inventory controlIdentifies and implements opportunities to reduce transaction costs, freight expenses, and inventory levelsOversees order fulfillment for internal and external customersEstablishes and maintains strong supply chain relationshipsMaintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investmentsEnsures uniform systems, procedures and training as well as enhancing productivity of all logistics functionsEnsures compliance with regulatory requirements of various agencies (e.g., US Customs), ethical practices, and internal controlsAssists with the receiving department and the storage of raw materials throughout the plantVerifies perpetual inventory against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count and investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies and variances in perpetualWorks with suppliers and production employees to eliminate waste and damage to raw materialsManages inventory goals and measurements to drive high inventory turnsMonitors and manages the MRP system to plan and purchase supplier raw materialsDesigns and implements a pull system such as the "Kanban-based" (just-in-time), shop floor scheduling system to meet customer need dates and minimize inventoryProvides project (program) management support for the division, including coordinating, tracking, expediting, and reporting on current inventoryGathers data for analysis regarding usage, quality, and price and manufacturing capability when requestedDevelops and maintains ongoing ethical supplier relationships that foster a desire to furnish innovative ideas and promote cooperation with LearAssists with the collection of and participation in resolving Lear claims (cost, time, tooling, rework, scrap, labor, sorting, and charges) against suppliers regarding non-conformance materialsParticipates in inter-departmental teams working towards continuous process improvement, elimination of wastes, and simultaneous engineeringCoordinates obsolescence claims for leftover parts that the customer will be required to buy back at year endQualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years' experience in logistics and/or materials or a combination of education and experience equivalent.Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours.Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.Must be able to get certified in forklift and other powered vehicles.Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit?based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.