Material Coordinator

We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.

Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.

Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

The material coordinator oversees inbound materials to meet production schedule requirements. Using inventory software tools SAP, you will evaluate productions requirements and plan shipments to insure materials are available to meet the production schedule. Reporting to the Receiving Team Lead you will also support inbound and outbound shipments of materials to support the shipping and receiving department. Create hazardous materials shipping documents as required.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 34 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $19/hr. - $23/hr.

1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

What you will do:

• Manage inbound materials to meet production schedule requirements. Using SAP and other planning tools, the materials coordinator will evaluate productions requirements and plan shipments to insure materials are available to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate export and domestic shipments following company and governmental standards including hazardous material shipments.
• Verify and sign for inbound/outbound shipments (domestic and international) including creation and processing of bills of lading, orderly staging of product, and ensure exceptional productivity possible.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with all customers, internal and external, to achieve overall goals.
• Review all shipping and receiving documentation, ensure accuracy, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain all data and records, in their prospective database, relative to shipping and receiving activities.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma.
• International Shipments and Documentation.
• Organization Skills.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Working knowledge of the international logistics process.
• Knowledge of WMS/SAP.
• Skilled in Microsoft office products - Word and Excel
• Flexibility to meet and coordinate the changing needs of of the department, and customers both internal and external, to meet daily requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with all customers, internal and external, to achieve overall goals

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

What you can expect from us:

• An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
• A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more…
• Learning and development opportunities

Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

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Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.