Material Coordinator

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success.

Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.

The Material Coordinator supports operations by ensuring the accurate flow of materials, components, and finished goods throughout the production process. This position works closely with procurement, warehouse, project management and production teams to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing schedules by ensuring all materials are on site and kitted.

• Ensure materials are on site and kitted by warehouse according to daily build schedules to be requested by production.
• Monitor production material usage and communicate shortages or overages to procurement.
• Understand Bill of Materials on drawings and ERP to ensure material can be tracked down in the facility.
• Work with the purchasing team to track open purchase orders, expedite materials, and resolve delivery issues.
• Assist with root-cause investigations for inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and 5S/lean manufacturing standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in material coordination, production support, or inventory control within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), production orders, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to support collaboration across production, planning, procurement, and warehouse teams.
• Ability to lift and move materials (typically up to 50 lbs).
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.