Material Coordinator

USTech Solutions•Fairport, NY

About The Position

The Material Coordinator, also referred to in the description as the Coating Expeditor, coordinates and prepares materials needed to support Coating production. The role gathers optics, tooling, and shipping and packaging materials; supports kitting and inventory readiness; and creates and maintains Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system. It identifies and communicates shortages, material constraints, and readiness risks that could affect production schedules or fulfillment requirements. The position works across Coating, Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping, Quality, and Engineering to improve production readiness, transaction accuracy, and execution efficiency. The assignment is for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing, operations, materials, logistics, or production support environment.
Working knowledge of material flow, inventory transactions, and production coordination.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MES, ERP, inventory, or warehouse management systems.
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for material transactions, inventory visibility, and production support.
Experience supporting production scheduling or material staging in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with coating operations, technical manufacturing, or optical products.
Experience in a regulated or highly traceable production environment.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support standardization efforts.
Associate degree or relevant manufacturing/logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather and coordinate optics, tooling, and shipping and packaging materials for Coating operations.
Verify material readiness ahead of scheduled Coating work.
Create, maintain, and update Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system.
Keep MES transactions and chamber run data accurate and aligned with current production priorities.
Support kitting and staging of materials for Coating production.
Review production requirements and identify shortages, discrepancies, or missing materials.
Communicate material shortages and readiness risks to relevant cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with Planning, Inventory Control, and Shipping to resolve material issues and support schedules.
Escalate issues that may affect on-time production or fulfillment.
Support standard work, process discipline, and continuous improvement related to material flow and chamber run readiness.
Maintain accurate documentation and transaction records in MES and related systems.
Partner with Quality and Engineering when material, tooling, or process concerns affect production readiness.