Research and track your deck of materials for shortage(s) activity and communicate shortages to all people/depts involved Review future production forecast and check materials ordered correctly Contact vendors daily via email and phone for timely shipments Discuss past dues, upcoming material constraints, shipping and receiving details, Supplier Process Changes (SPC) and all Supplier Resource (SRC) activities - Issue weekly releases VSR (Vendor Schedule Release), and address MRP exceptions to ensure no production interruptions Assist in inventory control with inventory requests and resolving receiving discrepancies (missing ASN, paperwork and receipts) Assist accounts payable with any receiving and or invoicing concerns Timely disposition of DM's (Defective Materials) Work all SPC's and SRC's with AMG manufacturing integration, AMG Quality, AMG Engineering and vendors KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. One to three years of general experience in this field is required. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications High level of initiative required and expected Must be able to effectively communicate both verbal and written, be extremely accurate in quality of work, and be able to work independently Good problem-solving skills and ability to multitask is required SAP experience preferred PHYSICAL EFFORT Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate