Materials Management Specialist

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

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Title: Materials Management Specialist Duration: 6 Months Location: On-site at Research Triangle Park, NC

Travel: 5-10% travel required (local warehouse and lab sites).

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Description:

• Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Materials Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining supply chain performance in aspects ranging from order receiving, shipment, and customer service.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Plans, coordinates, executes, and leads shipping and receiving of time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive shipments
• Ensures materials are delivered from proper vendors, received into inventory, and finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped promptly
• Reviews and oversees timely receipt of all materials to ensure proper processing of purchase orders, and the quality of materials received meets company standards
• Ensures the security, accuracy, and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control
• Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped according to the marketing schedule
• Understands and follows operational methods and procedures
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities
• Maintains business relationships with customers and suppliers
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as logistics documents
• Processes paperwork for import/export of countries
• Prepares and process shipping related bills and invoices
• Compares freight charges and arranges transportation
• Obtains rates, shipping schedules, and vessel space.

About you:

• High School Diploma or GED, with 1-3 years of shipping and logistics-related experience, preferably in the supply chain industry.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with teams, internally and externally.
• Self-motivated, organized, and an individual capable of working independently as well as a team contributor.
• Logistics import/export knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite, WMS, and ERP system experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and walk for long periods of time.
• Forklift certification with demonstrated ability to safely operate warehouse equipment preferred but not required.

About us:

DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.