Material Coordinator Job Description

Material Coordinator I coordinates the transfer of raw materials, parts and finished products between various production areas and external warehouses. Ensures material inventory levels are sufficient to meet production schedules. Being a Material Coordinator I collects and analyzes data on current orders, production levels, and sales forecasts to estimate future demand for materials. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Material Coordinator I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Material Coordinator I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Material Coordinator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Material Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Must be capable of handling material up to 40 LBS without assistance;
  • Cycle counts and end of year physical inventory;
  • Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production or Yard Supervisor;
  • Coordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts);
  • Transfer raw materials to the warehouse or material silos;
  • Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required;
  • Run open customer report for orders due to ship, print out Pick Ticket from ERP system and pull available items to ship;
  • Practice proper truck operation and preventive maintenance;
  • Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable;
  • Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment;
  • Ensure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all times;
  • May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required;
  • Perform regular inventory counts and reconciliations;
  • Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES;
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Requirements:

  • Detail oriented;
  • Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable;
  • Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required;
  • Troubleshooting ability is required;
  • Strong analytical ability;
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Solid computer skills;
  • Ensure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all times;
  • May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required;
  • Basic mathematical skills;
  • Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills;
  • Material flow as it relates to manufacturing processes (intermediate level) preferred;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Knowledge of.

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