Material Coordinator

Yulista Solutions•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules or department supervisors’ priorities. The role supports material availability and accuracy through requisitioning, delivery sequencing, transfers, inspection, inventory control, and recordkeeping. The position receives Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), kits, and other inventory property; enters property into databases; conducts cycle counts and annual physical inventory; and performs material transfers and releases in accordance with company processes and federal regulations. The coordinator is responsible for the control and accuracy of material and records using manual and electronic inventory systems, and must be familiar with ITAR, FAR, and DFAR regulations. Work takes place in a warehouse environment and involves walking, bending, stooping, and lifting inventory items up to and sometimes exceeding 50 pounds, with appropriate safety requirements. The employee must be reliable, able to work independently, and committed to working weekends and overtime as needed. Employment requires passing drug and background screening and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of related work experience is preferred.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases, follow processes, perform basic mathematical computations, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
Analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data and consider the impact of decisions across multiple areas.
Ability to multitask and perform duties with minimal supervision.
Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite and Deltek CostPoint, and ability to learn additional software and skills.
High degree of self-motivation, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and trustworthiness.
Ability to meet physical demands in a warehouse environment, including walking, bending, stooping, and lifting inventory items up to and sometimes exceeding 50 pounds while following appropriate safety requirements.
Reliability and responsibility, with ability to work independently and commitment to work weekends and overtime as needed.
Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Familiarity with ITAR, FAR, and DFAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with TCMax, TMI Portal, CostPoint, and Cognos.
Previous experience conducting physical inventory counts.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules and confer with department supervisors to identify required or overdue materials and locate them.
Requisition materials and establish delivery sequences for departments based on job priorities and anticipated availability.
Arrange in-plant transfers of materials to meet production schedules and coordinate material repair, assembly, and transportation with department supervisors.
Examine materials delivered to production departments to verify that the specified type was received.
Receive Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), kits, and other inventory property, and accurately enter property into a database.
Perform material transfers and releases according to company processes and federal regulations.
Conduct inventory cycle counts and verify item storage, location, and quantity.
Control and maintain the accuracy of materials and records using manual and electronic inventory control systems.
Oversee annual physical inventory.
When required, monitor and control material and parts movement along a conveyor system using a remote-control panel board.
Compute material quantities needed for specific job orders using knowledge of products and manufacturing processes.
Compile reports of the quantity and type of material on hand.
Move or transport materials between departments using a hand or industrial truck.
When required, compile perpetual production records to locate material in production and maintain employee records.
Enter data accurately, perform basic mathematical computations, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills, work on multiple tasks, and perform duties with minimal supervision.