LEAR

Materials Specialist I

Posted on: 8 Apr 2025

Duncan, SC

Job Description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. 

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. 

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You. 

MATERIALS SPECIALIST I
DUNCAN, SC

As a member of the Materials team, the Materials Specialist I will be an integral aspect of the Materials Department and directly interface with the entire materials department, production department, quality department, maintenance department and the engineering departments. The Materials Specialist I will report to the Materials Manager.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Reviews releases both Weekly forecast and daily requirements
Ensures no plant or customer interruptions due to lack of material.
Receives in BOL after comparing ASN to scan file.
Maintains cycle count log and follows the procedure for all adjustments.
Works with Penske and carriers to ensure on time deliveries.
Work with engineering changes both coordinated and running. Reducing all risk of obsolescence.
Work with engineering with new product launches.
Works with suppliers on daily both through email and phone.
Keeps PFEP updated with current information.
Works with Penske to update any changes in routing, shipping schedules and launches.
Work with both CKD and Service.
Must work well under pressure.
Responsible for housekeeping of area.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Actively participate in self-directed work team model.
Participate in plant recycling programs.
Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures/processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

Associate degree (AA/AS.); two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

LEAR

Southfield, MI

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Seating and E-Systems. The Seating segment offers leather and fabric products, seat trim covers, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and foams, seat structures and mechanisms, and headrests for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, and sport utility vehicles; and heating and cooling systems. The E-Systems segment offers electrical distribution systems that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for traditional vehicle architectures, as well as high power and hybrid electric systems.

This segment’s products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, and junction boxes; and electronic control modules, such as body control modules, smart junction boxes, gateway and wireless control modules, lighting control modules, and audio domain controllers and amplifiers. It also provides electrification products comprising charging systems that include onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment, and wireless charging systems; battery electronics, which comprise battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems, and integrated total battery control modules; and other power management modules, including converter and inverter systems.

In addition, this segment offers cybersecurity software; EXO advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information; and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity, as well as Connexus connectivity products. Further, it provides wireless systems, such as passive entry, remote keyless entry, and dual range/function remote keyless entry systems. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.

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