Materials Coordinator

RHI Magnesita•Mesa, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and managing refractory materials required to support CMC Steel’s day‑to‑day operations. This role serves as the primary link between CMC Steel, internal operations, logistics, and inventory management, ensuring materials are available, accurate, and delivered on time to support production and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced steel mill environment, with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in materials coordination, inventory management, or supply chain
Experience in steel, refractory, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently at a customer site

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with refractory materials, consumables, or industrial raw materials
Experience working in on‑site customer‑dedicated roles

Responsibilities

Unload and put away daily truck shipments
Coordinate and manage refractory material inventory dedicated to CMC Steel
Monitor stock levels, usage rates, and forecasts to prevent shortages or overstock
Generate and track purchase requisitions, transfers, and replenishment orders
Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, S4)
Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
Act as the primary materials contact for CMC Steel operations and maintenance teams
Coordinate material availability for planned outages, campaigns, and emergency repairs
Communicate material status, delivery timelines, and constraints clearly to the customer
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow and reliability
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of refractory materials
Unload trucks at both customer locations and properly organize materials
Work closely with logistics providers, warehouses, and internal shipping teams
Ensure proper receiving, inspection, labeling, and storage of materials at site
Resolve delivery issues, shortages, or damaged material quickly
Ensure all materials handling activities comply with safety policies and site requirements
Support proper storage and handling of refractory materials and consumables
Assist with documentation related to quality, traceability, and compliance
Participate in safety meetings and site audits as required
Provide regular updates to internal teams on inventory levels, risks, and usage trends
Escalate potential material risks proactively before they impact operations
Maintain clear documentation and records related to materials and inventory
Support coordination between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Site Services