Material Specialist
- Interpret engineering BOMs and build plans issued by Lab Managers and Technical Project Managers.
- Validate material availability, procurement status, and lead times to support upcoming builds.
- Identify long-lead items and initiate early planning to mitigate risks of shortages or delays.
- Monitor material readiness at the line-item level across multiple prototype builds.
- Validate BOM accuracy, including alternates and deviations.
- Ensure BOM configurations are released and aligned with ECOs and build requirements.
- Collaborate closely with GSMs and Logistics teams to track part deliveries.
- Follow up on outstanding purchase orders, expedite critical materials, and communicate risk items.
- Manage demand signals for one-off, low-volume, or specialty prototype parts.
- Monitor raw materials, incoming shipments, and warehouse allocations to confirm build readiness and avoid shortages.
- Track parts across internal inventory systems, labs, and staging areas.
- Flag shortages, discrepancies, and material issues to Lab Managers and Engineers in real-time.
- Resolve part shortages, misallocations, and production holds by coordinating corrective actions.
- Support the coordination of kitting activities based on the lab’s build plan and technician needs.
- Create and manage prototype Pick Orders/Production Orders in SAP.
- Create and update kitting lists or pull sheets; ensure kits are staged and labeled accurately.
- Respond quickly to technician requests for material pulls, replacements, or rework components.
- Maintain clear and timely visibility of material status via Smartsheet trackers, Excel logs, or dashboards.
- Communicate critical shortages, material risks, and procurement blockers to stakeholders daily.
- Participate in prototype readiness meetings and provide updates on material status per build.
- Follow up on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviations that impact materials.
- Ensure updated parts are ordered, staged, and tracked appropriately.
- Maintain documentation of part swaps, substitutions, and rework to support traceability.
- Participate in initiatives to streamline material processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Recommend and implement the best practices for inventory control and material flow.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent experience in prototype operations or material control may be considered.
- 2–5 years of experience in production control, material planning, or inventory coordination.
- Prior experience supporting prototype, massive production, or engineering builds is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with SAP.
- Strong Excel or Smartsheet skills for data management.
- Knowledge of part lifecycles, BOM structures, alternates, and supply constraints in prototype environments.
- Previous experience with NPI, or R&D support operations.
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