Material Management Coordinator - Jenbacher Engines

Innio•Waukesha, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Management Coordinator supports the Head of Materials Management by planning, coordinating, and controlling daily material movements across inbound logistics, warehousing, supermarkets, and line-side supply. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the on-time and consumption-oriented provision of materials to assembly and manufacturing, while continuously optimizing material flows, transparency, and operational stability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3 + years of experience in materials management, warehouse coordination, or production logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing material flow and line-side supply.
Experience in coordination, dispatching, or production planning environments.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Hands-on experience with warehouse and internal logistics operations.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple material flows in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Process-driven, solution-oriented mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Effective communicator and team player, able to collaborate across shop floor and leadership levels and influence without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and actively control daily material movements across the plant.
Allocate resources and prioritize material flows in line with production requirements.
Ensure on-time material availability at the point of use in assembly and manufacturing.
Monitor material flow performance and identify bottlenecks or risks.
Support the Head of Materials Management in achieving operational targets and KPIs.
Coordinate closely with Team Leads (Goods Receiving, Internal Transport, High-Bay Warehouse, Supermarkets) and Production planning, assembly, and manufacturing teams.
Trigger and track corrective actions in case of deviations (e.g., shortages, delays, disruptions).
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow optimization and waste reduction.
Maintain and improve transparency in material flows using ERP systems and visual management.
Support ramp-up phases, volume changes, and short-term rescheduling requirements.