Material Management Coordinator

Hyundai Rotem USA Corporation • Palmdale, CA

3d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Hyundai Rotem USA is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Material Coordinator to support a passenger rail manufacturing project. This on-site role is based at the Kinkisharyo facility in Palmdale, California. The coordinator performs joint material receiving verification and audits with client and partner teams, tracks incoming shipments, manages remaining inventory, and records damaged or lost material. The role requires strong organization, hands-on material or inventory coordination experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a joint-operational, multi-organizational environment.

Requirements

• Ability to accurately read and reconcile packing lists, shipping documents, part numbers, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with inventory management systems or ERP/WMS database entry.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills for receiving audit logs, damaged material records, and inventory tracking reports.
• Prior experience as a Material Coordinator, Inventory Control Specialist, receiving clerk, or logistics coordinator in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-organizational communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with client or partner representatives in a co-located facility.
• Must successfully pass background checks, drug screenings, and physical capability evaluations.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant logistics/material control training and at least 2 years of hands-on experience, or an associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the rail transit or rolling stock industry.
• Experience in the aerospace, heavy machinery, or automotive industry.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Kinkisharyo personnel to unpack and verify incoming domestic and overseas rail components, outfitting material boxes, and hardware.
• Count quantities and check quality against packing lists, bills of lading, purchase orders, and Bills of Materials.
• Identify, document, and promptly report material shortages, damage, and non-conformances to internal management and partner counterparts.
• Maintain and update material logs, packing lists, receiving records, and inventory databases accurately and promptly.
• Assist with tracking, logging, and resolving shortage lists (squawks/snags) for missing or replacement parts.
• Maintain accurate inventory through regular physical audits and cycle counts in designated warehouse and line-side racking areas.
• Report material availability and remaining stock balances to internal management and project leads.
• Maintain records of lost or damaged items for replacement tracking and claims processing.
• Coordinate with quality, procurement, and supplier management teams to support replacement or resolution of damaged or non-conforming materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree