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Understanding/maintaining levels are critical as too much inventory affects floor space and working capital while shortages can cause transport expedite dollars up to production outages.\nResponsible for ensuring designated storage location using FIFO principles for all material.\nProvide customer support both internally and externally when dealing with a majority of customers based overseas.\nPerform to all quality systems standards.\nSupport and drive continuous improvement activities to positively affect the profitability of the Company.\nAdhere to safety and housekeeping principles.\n* High school diploma required and some college preferred (Two years formal education or related experience)\nMinimum of three years Materials/Logistics experience\nKnowledge of SAP, MRP and Lean Manufacturing required\nInternational material planning experience preferred\nYour contact\nSusan R Adams\nBENTELER Human Resources\nPhone: +1 864 485-1307\nYour new employer\nThe BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with around 23,000 colleagues in nearly 26 countries.\nThe same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born-and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. 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