Material Coordinator
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Material Handler
Material Coordinator
SAIC is seeking a Material Coordinator for our Hanahan, SC location. As a Material Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials, parts, and assemblies across multiple facilities to support production and project deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or across multiple buildings.
- Review production schedules and collaborate with team to determine material requirements to meet project demands and deadlines.
- Arrange and oversee the transfer of materials to satisfy production timelines, ensuring materials are properly verified for accuracy, type, and specifications for current and future projects.
- Compute and document material quantities needed for specific job orders and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Generate reports on material quantities, types, and locations to support project and operational planning.
- Collaborate with teams across multiple buildings and projects to manage competing priorities effectively and adapt to changing deadlines.
- Foster a high level of accountability for tasks, demonstrating a results-driven and productivity-focused work ethic.
- Assist in the repair, assembly, and installation of specialized facility materials by coordinating with Facility Staff.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) or more years of relevant work experience in:
- Coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies across facilities.
- Reviewing production schedules and working with teams to determine material requirements for various projects.
- Managing material transfers, verifying specifications, and calculating required quantities for job orders.
- Compiling reports on inventory status and coordinating with Facilities Staff to facilitate repairs, assembly, or installation tasks.
- Ability to safely lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools, particularly Word and Excel (basic to intermediate skills, such as data entry, reporting, and calculations).
- Ability to obtain forklift certification for both sit-down and stand-up models. (
Note:
certification may be completed post-hire as part of training.) - Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills to successfully manage tasks across multiple facilities and projects.
Required Security Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Highly Desirable)
- Current forklift certification at the time of application.
- Experience working in government, defense, aerospace, or related industries.
- Familiarity with inventory management or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel tools, such as pivot tables, formulas, or advanced reporting capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.
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