Materials Coordinator - Service (1 year Contract)

The Materials Coordinator - Service under general supervision, determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

Performance Expectations

Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules. Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and update minimum and maximum stock levels Inventory management, maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory. Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met. Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when required. Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs. Generation of Vendor Delivery performance metrics. Perform Physical inventory counts, when required by Materials Manager and/or Materials Supervisor. Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems. Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc. Ensure compliance with Linamar’s internal operating system known as ‘GOS’: The Global Operating System Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviours Maintain department 5S requirements. Perform other duties as assigned

Credentials

Post secondary education, Materials Management Diploma or related experience

Desired Characteristics

Minimum two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment. Schedule product shipments, considering the time required for travel and for loading and unloading. Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers. Talk to customers to get pickup and delivery instructions. Read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets. Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines. Adjust plans as needed if new loads arrive from suppliers sooner than expected. Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed. Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently. ERP and Web-based Customer System experience.  Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location including but not limited to:  ISO 45001: Health and Safety management system standard. ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.