Material Coordinator

Position Summary

The Material Coordinator is responsible for executing daily material flow activities to ensure uninterrupted production through accurate inventory control, timely replenishment, and proper material presentation at point of use. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, preventing shortages, and supporting production schedules through disciplined system and physical execution.

The Material Coordinator works closely with Production, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, and Scheduling to proactively identify risks, resolve material issues, and drive continuous improvement in internal logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Execution & Material Flow

• Execute daily material replenishment and presentation to point of use to support production schedules
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, low inventory, and at-risk parts
• Ensure material is staged, delivered, and replenished in accordance with line design and standard work
• Support internal warehouse movements between locations, buildings, and work centers

Inventory Accuracy & System Integrity

• Maintain accurate inventory through proper execution of receipts, moves, picks, and issues in D365
• Monitor and resolve negative inventory, mismatched locations, and reservation conflicts
• Partner with Inventory Control on cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy resolution
• Ensure physical and systematic inventory are aligned at all times

Shortage Prevention & Root Cause

• Run daily shortage / risk reports and review high-risk parts
• Investigate and resolve shortages through root cause analysis (usage, BOM accuracy, transactions, receiving, picking, etc.)
• Escalate systemic issues and repeat offenders to leadership and cross-functional teams

Production & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Schedulers, Supervisors, and Production teams to align material readiness with schedules
• Communicate material risks, constraints, and recovery plans in daily production meetings
• Support engineering changes, new part introductions, and line changes

Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement

• Follow standard operating procedures for all material transactions and physical movements
• Identify process gaps, execution issues, and improvement opportunities in material flow
• Participate in 5S, warehouse optimization, and line design initiatives
• Support training of LSPs / Storekeepers on proper material handling and transactions

Core Metrics & Performance Expectations

The Material Coordinator is accountable for driving performance in the following areas:

• Material Availability at Point of Use (MAPOU)
• Shortage frequency and recovery time
• Negative inventory reduction
• Inventory accuracy (RAW, WIP)
• Pick and replenishment execution quality
• Shrink and adjustment reduction
• Production schedule attainment

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, materials, warehouse, or supply chain operations
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Experience with inventory control, material movements, and production support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in internal logistics / point-of-use material presentation
• Experience working in multi-building or high-mix manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with cycle counting, audits, and inventory accuracy programs
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong execution discipline and attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving and root cause mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• High ownership, accountability, and sense of urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools