Clorox

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Your role at Clorox:

THE MATERIAL COORDINATOR – IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF PACKAGING (FILM, SCENT, BORAX, LABELS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE ITEMS) MANAGEMENT INCLUDING PURCHASING, TRANSPORTATION/DELIVERY TRACKING, SAP DATA MAINTENANCE, AND INVENTORY ACCURACY. THE MATERIAL COORDINATOR WILL ALSO TRAIN TO BACK UP OTHER MATERIAL COORDINATORS AS NEEDED.

SCHEDULE IS MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8 HOURS PER DAY, AND THE START TIME IS FLEXIBLE BETWEEN 6:30AM AND 8:00AM. OCCASIONALLY YOU MAY NEED TO CHECK ON MATERIALS AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKENDS, FOR WHICH OVERTIME WILL BE PAID.

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION IS TO ENSURE THAT PACKAGING AND RAW MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON PLANT WHEN NEEDED FOR PRODUCTION. THE MATERIAL COORDINATOR ALSO SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE PLANT AND VENDORS, IDENTIFYING AND COMMUNICATING QUALITY AND DELIVERY CONCERNS TO ENSURE RESOLUTION. THE EXACT MATERIALS THIS POSITION WILL COVER WILL BE DECIDED ONCE A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. IT IS DESIRABLE THAT CANDIDATES ARE WILLING TO HANDLE MATERIALS THAT ARE RECEIVED VIA RAILCARS WHEN BACKING UP OTHER MATERIAL COORDINATORS

In this role, you will:

• Provide short-term forecast to vendors according to their request, and provide input to long-term forecast after quarterly Clorox budget update
• Execute Purchase Orders (POs); Ensure availability of commodities

o Issue ATPs (Authorization to Print) when needed to initiate the production of a material ahead of actual PO’s.

o Issue plant and MRP POs in a timely manner to ensure that materials are available when production is scheduled

o Update and review daily reports to check material/railcar shipments (when backing up other material coordinators) to ensure that deliveries are on schedule and expedite delivery/give notice to scheduling if they are not

• Identify and communicate issues involving assigned commodities

o Participate in plant Daily Review to update plant on material status

o Participate in weekly calls with Supply Planning, Deployment, and Plant/PDC

o Participate in meetings to manage assigned commodities (ie, weekly & monthly clay calls, weekly carton vendor meetings)

o Communicate commodity status & issues when appropriate (ie, daily clay availability report, carton/bag availability concerns, run-out timing)

• Ensure quality packaging & raw materials

o Work with Quality group to confirm whether suspect materials are out-of-spec

o Issue Quality Notifications & Return to Vendor POs when out-of-spec commodities are identified

o Request formal Corrective action reports for significant quality issues

o Serve as liaison with supplier to ensure resolution of quality defects, including requesting vendor representatives visit the site to assist in investigation of issues

• Support business and plant projects that involve materials

o Participate in Business Project (EO/PQ) meetings

o Participate in meetings to prepare for business changes that involve assigned materials

o Estimate transition timing to new materials and ensure that new materials are available when needed.

o Maintain SAP master data for your assigned materials

o Develop expertise to update the plant master data – material status, BOMs, route files

• Inventory Control

o Provide input on inventory targets for each material you have responsibility for

o Aim to meet inventory targets, and communicate to management when production needs or other issues dictate that we exceed the target inventory levels and/or spending targets

o Perform cycle counts on assigned materials according to agreed-to frequency

o Assist in annual inventory management processes and audits

• Continuously improve materials processes

o Actively seek out and implement ways to improve materials processes

o Meet or exceed plant expectations for improvements

o Bring up concerns or opportunities for improvement to management

• Back-up the other Material Coordinator in his/her absence
• Provide assistance for miscellaneous Business Support initiatives as directed by Business Support Manager

What we look for:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Word® and basic SAP functionality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to represent Clorox to outside vendors with a professional demeanor
• Customer-service oriented to internal customers
• Detail-oriented, yet understand the bigger picture of financial implications of material transactions & business needs
• Ability to be flexible with business needs and work independently
• Willing to receive calls or work from home during off-hours occasionally to ensure availability of commodities

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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