Material Coordinator

SAIC•Bedford, IN

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SCA Material Coordinator to join our team supporting production, distribution, and coordination efforts related to underwater sensors and polymer-based systems. The Material Coordinator will be responsible for managing, tracking, and ensuring the availability of materials required to support mission-critical operations. This role requires a strong understanding of materials management processes, supply chain operations, and the unique complexities associated with underwater sensor systems and polymers. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless material flow, inventory accuracy, and adherence to project schedules, while ensuring compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) guidelines.

Requirements

Strong understanding of materials management processes.
Knowledge of supply chain operations.
Understanding of the unique complexities associated with underwater sensor systems and polymers.
Ability to work closely with engineering, procurement, logistics, and production teams.
Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) guidelines.
Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other inventory systems.
Ability to identify alternative sources and mitigate risks.
Skill in escalating concerns that compromise production timelines.
Knowledge of project standards, technical requirements, and regulatory compliance for underwater and polymer systems.
Ability to develop and maintain reports including usage data, inventory turnover, and materials discrepancies.
Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams.
Ability to provide status updates to management.
Ability to train team members on materials management best practices.
Analytical skills to optimize supply and minimize inefficiencies.
Ability to utilize metrics to improve processes.
Experience with inventory audits and cycle counts.
Knowledge of workplace safety and OSHA policies.

Responsibilities

Perform daily material tracking and reconciliation to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Coordinate the procurement, receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of materials for underwater sensors and polymer systems.
Collaborate with internal and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.
Monitor usage rates to forecast and address material shortages or surpluses.
Create and maintain detailed records of materials, their locations, and status updates using enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other inventory systems.
Work closely with the supply chain team to procure raw materials, components, and parts for underwater sensor systems and polymers.
Address supply chain disruptions by identifying alternative sources and mitigating risks.
Manage material-critical issues by escalating concerns that compromise production timelines.
Ensure all materials meet specific project standards, technical requirements, and regulatory compliance for underwater and polymer systems.
Maintain compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain reports including usage data, inventory turnover, and materials discrepancies.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, program managers, and quality control, to ensure proper material selection and usage.
Provide status updates to management, identifying potential risks to material availability that may impact schedules or deliverables.
Train team members on materials management best practices.
Analyze inventory levels to optimize supply while minimizing overstock and inefficiencies.
Utilize metrics to improve the accuracy and efficiency of material replenishment processes.
Perform routine inventory audits and cycle counts to minimize errors.
Follow and enforce workplace safety and OSHA policies when handling materials to ensure a safe working environment.