Materials & Logistics Coordinator

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
The Materials & Logistics Coordinator at Co-Ex-Tec is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient supply of materials required for production. This role involves planning and coordinating material requirements, managing inventory levels, assisting with traffic and customs requirements and working closely with suppliers and internal departments to support production schedules and minimize disruptions.

• Process MRP and review accuracy of supplier requirements.
• Issue material releases to suppliers. Monitor and manage vendor shipments to ensure release adherence and maintain appropriate inventory levels at all times. Trouble shoot and escalate over and under shipments from suppliers. Utilize system-based reports to identify risk and provide update on status daily. Proactively manage potential shortages.
• Review inventory levels of parts to ensure that they are within department/company goal. Maintain Inventory accuracy including cycle counting where applicable.
• Determine correct lead times, safety stock levels and other MRP parameters. Review and modify to correct for any issues/changes to business.
• Determine space requirements and participate in warehouse design.
• Complete all CR/CN and APQP/TRAXX-related activities. Effectively manage Engineering/BOM changes to ensure clean break point and minimize obsolescence.
• Review and verify any slow moving and service requirements to avoid over stock or obsolescence. Notify manager and program management of any mandatory minimum buy quantities prior to issuing release.
• Complete expedite alert form and forward to appropriate personnel as required.
• Manage and document any supplier shipping discrepancies. Issue and follow-up on QPFs and related corrective actions/recovery plans.
• Cross train and provide coverage for other material planner whenever required
• Arrange any special pick-up/deliveries.
• Work with Receiving on prompt entry of packing slips daily.
• Update and report out on Department Meeting KOI's
• Responsible for overall traffic and customs requirements
• Check and approve freight/courier invoices; check and verify Canadian Customs Broker entries
• Arrange inbound/outbound, expedite and third-party shipments upon request from various departments
• Dispatch local driver and/or arrange pickups of various types, couriers, LTL, TL, local cartage etc.
• Obtain expedite alert forms from various departments and chart inbound premium freight
• Negotiate transportation rates with vendors/freight carriers
• Negotiate discounts and special rates with carriers and customs brokers
• Prepare export documentation for returns, machinery, etc.
• Monitor CTPAT business partners for CTPAT compliance using Status Verification Interface (SVI) in the CTPAT portal.
• Completes Export reports using Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) and create monthly summary report for export shipments in CERS portal
• Participate in month-end and year-end physical inventory counts and valuation
• Ensure compliance to QMS (IATF16949), EMS (ISO14001), and security (CTPAT&PIP) requirements.
• Complete all tasks related to APQP, ChangeX, Trax & GCAR and Division's Mafact program.
• Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
• Follow all department standardized work instructions/procedures.
• Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities, ranging from job specific to Plant wide CET initiatives.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification.
• May be required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
• Post-Secondary Certification in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM - APICS), preferred
• Knowledge of freight/transportation, customs rules/classifications; Customs Brokers Certificate, preferable
• 5+ years job-related experience, preferably in an automotive environment
• Well-developed communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in fast paced/high urgency environment.
• Sound computer skills, including knowledge of software in current use
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, an asset
• Fluent English in reading, writing & communication.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors