Material Coordinator

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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