Materials specialist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
8 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.
Example materials specialist requirements on a job description
Materials specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in materials specialist job postings.
Sample materials specialist requirements
- Experience in materials management
- Knowledge of inventory control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Sample required materials specialist soft skills
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Materials specialist job description example 1
Ameren materials specialist job description
Warehouse Materials Specialist
(YAA200, XAA200)
About The Position
The Warehouse Materials Specialist is Supply Chain Operations role that is responsible for working with Ameren project teams, Business Segment stakeholders, and Ameren suppliers and contractors in the planning, coordination, and execution of materials and equipment orders that pass-through Ameren warehouses. The position provides leadership and direction to warehouse personnel and contractors.
Key responsibilities include:
Serve as main contact for storm restoration material needs (suppliers and Purchasing) and storm trailer site logistics management (accommodations, meals, etc.).
Lead Requirements Management process by working with business lines to manage their material requests (MRs) for project and operational materials needs. This includes validating MR need by dates, ship to locations, schedule changes, cancellations and on-going material needs during construction, etc. Communicate to multiple stakeholders as needed.
Serve as warehouse single point of contact for project materials.
Manage project Bill of Material (BOM) status and material readiness. Communicate to Supply Chain and business lines as needed.
Manage material return process and reporting.
Responsible for Accounts Payable reconciliations requiring management intervention including receiving issues, quantity/quality issues, etc.
Responsible for problem resolution requiring management intervention (vendor issues, material damage, freight claims, etc.)
Conduct deficiency follow-up with Ameren stakeholders.
Coordinate of job site deliveries for warehouse materials both for Ameren and supplier crews.
Stocking storeroom material issues – recalls – stock outs – back orders.
Daily communication with Supply Chain Specialist for critical path material needs.
Communicate stock changes (stock number consolidations, etc.) with business partners
Standards review with respect to stock material changes (fit, form, function)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or another related field. Five or more years of directly relevant experience in Supply Chain, Material/Warehouse management, Storeroom Operations, Logistics or applicable Industrial experience is required. In lieu of a degree 9 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Material/Warehouse management, Storeroom Operations, Logistics or applicable Industrial experience is required. Candidates with an advanced degree or Doctorate will be considered with three or more years of relevant experience.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Experience working with and managing contracts required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management required. Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently required. Solid verbal and written communication skills preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
About The Position
The Warehouse Materials Specialist is Supply Chain Operations role that is responsible for working with Ameren project teams, Business Segment stakeholders, and Ameren suppliers and contractors in the planning, coordination, and execution of materials and equipment orders that pass-through Ameren warehouses. The position provides leadership and direction to warehouse personnel and contractors.
Key responsibilities include:
Serve as main contact for storm restoration material needs (suppliers and Purchasing) and storm trailer site logistics management (accommodations, meals, etc.).
Lead Requirements Management process by working with business lines to manage their material requests (MRs) for project and operational materials needs. This includes validating MR need by dates, ship to locations, schedule changes, cancellations and on-going material needs during construction, etc. Communicate to multiple stakeholders as needed.
Serve as warehouse single point of contact for project materials.
Manage project Bill of Material (BOM) status and material readiness. Communicate to Supply Chain and business lines as needed.
Manage material return process and reporting.
Responsible for Accounts Payable reconciliations requiring management intervention including receiving issues, quantity/quality issues, etc.
Responsible for problem resolution requiring management intervention (vendor issues, material damage, freight claims, etc.)
Conduct deficiency follow-up with Ameren stakeholders.
Coordinate of job site deliveries for warehouse materials both for Ameren and supplier crews.
Stocking storeroom material issues – recalls – stock outs – back orders.
Daily communication with Supply Chain Specialist for critical path material needs.
Communicate stock changes (stock number consolidations, etc.) with business partners
Standards review with respect to stock material changes (fit, form, function)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or another related field. Five or more years of directly relevant experience in Supply Chain, Material/Warehouse management, Storeroom Operations, Logistics or applicable Industrial experience is required. In lieu of a degree 9 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Material/Warehouse management, Storeroom Operations, Logistics or applicable Industrial experience is required. Candidates with an advanced degree or Doctorate will be considered with three or more years of relevant experience.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Experience working with and managing contracts required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management required. Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently required. Solid verbal and written communication skills preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee
Materials specialist job description example 2
PerkinElmer materials specialist job description
Job Title
Materials Specialist
Location(s)
San Diego - BioLegend
BioLegend, Inc. (PerkinElmer Company) develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.
In 2021, PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI) a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, acquired BioLegend. The acquisition, the largest in PerkinElmer's history, further expands the Company's life science franchise into high-growth areas such as cytometry, proteogenomics, multiplex assays, recombinant proteins, magnetic cell separation and bioprocessing.
Job Summary
BioLegend is looking for an effective communicator to serve as our Materials Specialist who does well with organization and structure. In this role you will operate in a fast paced high volume environment, staying in constant communication with customer service, packaging technicians, and shipping representatives to ensure on time delivery with 100% customer satisfaction. This role is essential to keeping the finished goods organized and accounted for. A candidate for this role should also be comfortable with and use discretion when dealing with errors and complaints.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Correct orders picked and/or packaged incorrectly Assist in troubleshooting shipping errors Aid team member in locating finished goods inventory Coordinate inter-department transfers Print labels Operate and troubleshoot a label printer Maintain high attention to detail Run daily reports Putaway inventory daily Correspond with customer service to investigate customer complaints Update complaint findings for monthly reports Maintain quality reports Reconcile inventory Tidy items in Freezers/Cold room/Ambient area Troubleshoot the Exacta Operator interface
iACT Competencies
innovate - Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development Aspire - Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights Collaborate - Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support Transform - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
High School DiplomaAbility to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communications3 years' experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP)3+ years working in ISO 13485 environment Ability to problem solve with minimal support
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
2 years' experience with Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) IATA/DG/DOT Certified2 years' experience in Biotech related industry
Condition of Employment
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Materials Specialist
Location(s)
San Diego - BioLegend
BioLegend, Inc. (PerkinElmer Company) develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.
In 2021, PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI) a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, acquired BioLegend. The acquisition, the largest in PerkinElmer's history, further expands the Company's life science franchise into high-growth areas such as cytometry, proteogenomics, multiplex assays, recombinant proteins, magnetic cell separation and bioprocessing.
Job Summary
BioLegend is looking for an effective communicator to serve as our Materials Specialist who does well with organization and structure. In this role you will operate in a fast paced high volume environment, staying in constant communication with customer service, packaging technicians, and shipping representatives to ensure on time delivery with 100% customer satisfaction. This role is essential to keeping the finished goods organized and accounted for. A candidate for this role should also be comfortable with and use discretion when dealing with errors and complaints.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Correct orders picked and/or packaged incorrectly Assist in troubleshooting shipping errors Aid team member in locating finished goods inventory Coordinate inter-department transfers Print labels Operate and troubleshoot a label printer Maintain high attention to detail Run daily reports Putaway inventory daily Correspond with customer service to investigate customer complaints Update complaint findings for monthly reports Maintain quality reports Reconcile inventory Tidy items in Freezers/Cold room/Ambient area Troubleshoot the Exacta Operator interface
iACT Competencies
innovate - Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development Aspire - Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights Collaborate - Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support Transform - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
High School DiplomaAbility to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communications3 years' experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP)3+ years working in ISO 13485 environment Ability to problem solve with minimal support
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
2 years' experience with Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) IATA/DG/DOT Certified2 years' experience in Biotech related industry
Condition of Employment
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Materials specialist job description example 3
Regal Beloit materials specialist job description
2nd or 3rd shift Material Specialist - Gearing - (22000136) Company Overview: Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is approximately a $5B publicly traded global manufacturer of electric motors and controls, electrical components and power transmission products serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. The company has approximately 29,000 global associates with significant operations in the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and India. Regal Rexnord Corporation is the result of a merger between Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord's PMC business which was completed in 2021. The headquarters for Regal Rexnord is located in Beloit, WI with an executive satellite office in Rosemont, IL. You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing.Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create your better tomorrow.Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce Description Purpose of Position: To assist in maintaining the operations by performing a variety of distribution functions as warranted by business need.
May perform the duties of:
Material handler
Cycle Counter
Packer
Putaway
Shipper
SMS Operator
Value Added Packer
Vendor breakdown and receiving
Perform any other related duties as directed.
Qualifications Specials Skills:
Attention to detail; high degree of accuracy
Good computer skills.
Flexibility/adaptability
Good judgment
Strong communication skills and must be able to use Microsoft office well.
Ability to read, interpret and follow specific instructions
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift, move, manipulate up to 35 lbs.
Must be comfortable with heights.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Must pass PIE requirements to operate equipment
Primary Location: United States Work Locations: Florence, Kentucky 7120 New Buffington Road Florence 41042 Job Posting: Sep 26, 2022, 2:42:08 PM
May perform the duties of:
Material handler
Cycle Counter
Packer
Putaway
Shipper
SMS Operator
Value Added Packer
Vendor breakdown and receiving
Perform any other related duties as directed.
Qualifications Specials Skills:
Attention to detail; high degree of accuracy
Good computer skills.
Flexibility/adaptability
Good judgment
Strong communication skills and must be able to use Microsoft office well.
Ability to read, interpret and follow specific instructions
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift, move, manipulate up to 35 lbs.
Must be comfortable with heights.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Must pass PIE requirements to operate equipment
Primary Location: United States Work Locations: Florence, Kentucky 7120 New Buffington Road Florence 41042 Job Posting: Sep 26, 2022, 2:42:08 PM
Start connecting with qualified job seekers
Resources for employers posting materials specialist jobs
Materials specialist job description FAQs
Ready to start hiring?
Updated March 14, 2024