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Materials Management Specialist

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Baxter

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Location:
United States, Batesville

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Category:
Logistics

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

52800.00 - 72600.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Materials Management Specialist ensures production components are planned and purchased on time while managing inventory and resolving supply chain issues. Responsibilities include addressing component shortages, maintaining inventory control, managing MOQ and safety stock, and working with internal departments for order adjustments. The role demands analytical skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Plan and place purchase orders for production components ensuring that parts are received in the quantity required, when needed
  • Proactively and reactively manage and expedite component part shortages by identifying issues and internal problems
  • Control number of days of inventory on hand by reducing lot sizes, increasing replenishment and shipping frequency, etc.
  • Maintain and control usage and replenishment of supply items
  • Manage MOQ and safety stock to ensure product is delivered as needed with no excess stock
  • Coordinate with sourcing so MOQ and price are in alignment with available warehouse space and delivery time needed
  • Work with internal departments to proactively and re-actively adjust purchase orders due to customer order changes, price changes and engineering changes
  • Return reject purchased product
  • Track product perishability
  • Assist accounts payable with invoicing issues

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree or seven to ten years equivalent combination of education and work experience in a specific technical discipline or product area
  • One to two years materials experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) programs and production scheduling software
  • Ability to work in a face-paced environment
  • Decision-making skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
What we offer:
  • Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
  • Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Family and medical leaves of absence
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuting benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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