KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers.  KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications.  KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations: San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA and Goodyear, AZ. 

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is looking for a Material Control Coordinator, to join the Materials Group.

Job Summary

The Material Control Coordinator is responsible for entering transactions into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and obtaining diligent and accurate inventory counts. This role is also responsible for communicating and managing the timely arrival of purchased materials and working with supply base and internal departments to ensure proper inventory levels are achieved. This position expedites or cancels materials when needed, coordinates the return of defective materials, and moves materials in support of production and shipping departments.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in management of inventory in the ERP System.
• Work with Material Handler, Buyers to ensure inventory is accurate.
• Monitoring and maintaining current inventory levels, including reconciling stock counts to computer reports.
• Initiates action to replenish stock
• Receiving, unpacking and delivering items to shelves and designated areas.
• Inspects shipments for accuracy and completeness. Problem solves inconsistencies.
• Performs routine clerical duties including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
• Conducts quality assurance Inspections of material received and data entering of inspections into ERP system.
• Conducts routine inventory Audits (cycle counts) to ensure inventory quantities remain accurate in the ERP system.
• Assist with pulling material from controlled inventory locations.

• Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter, and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate and analyze inventory programs and systems as relates to tactical purchasing
• Proven experience with conflict resolution, including ability to resolve issues affecting the accomplishment of department and division goals
• Strong understanding of inventory management and high attention to detail
• Ability to work in both an office and factory environment 
• Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products as needed for production, shipping, or waste management
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards

• GED or High School diploma
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Materials, or Inventory Management; 3+ years of experience preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Ability to demonstrate safe and effective operation of all required material handling equipment