Details: Purpose of the positionThis position is responsible for assuring, on a continual basis, that an uninterrupted flow of production material is available to support the vehicle production process. The specialist will also monitor inventory levels, expedite material, and audit material adjustment transactions to support a minimum inventory production process. This position will also maintain the bill of material and ensure engineering changes are implemented on time.Essential functionsMaintain inventory record accuracy and integrity for all production parts.Monitor production parts on a continual basis to prevent the occurence of a shortage.Direct and assist suppliers to assure material is shipped in accordance with the material release and that correct communication of shipment is attained.Order all production material, sample parts, prototype trial parts and repair parts through the receipt authorization number (RAN) system.Ensure proper balance otu procedures are followed to minimize obsolescence.Provide new supplier training with emphasis on material release inventory control requirements.Correct and monitor all advanced shipping notice transmissions.Arrange supplier visitation to review their systems and inventory levels in order to maintain compatibility with company's operations.Monitor supplier performance request countermeasures to delivery issues.Investigation, tracking, disposition of obsolete material.Analyse engineering change documentsa nd establish implementation date through coordination with internal and external partners.Coordinate controlled changes and their implementation date on the shop floor.Document implementation dates in the bill of material through the use of local adopt dates.Support the part broadcast by doumenting receiver groups in dialog.Analyse the bill of material to ensure the correct parts are available at the correct time for pre-series and series productino.Verify that changes to be implemented are in schedule.Verify the implementation of controlled changes through the engineering change of control meeting.Determine the affect on the bill of material when dates are not met and develop countermeasures.

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