Materials Coordinator-HPB Joint Packs 1st shift

Vertiv•Anderson, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily materials flow, inventory accuracy, production readiness, and timely material availability to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures materials are received, staged, issued, transacted accurately in the ERP system, and aligned with production schedules. The Materials Coordinator works closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure operational continuity, safety compliance, and inventory integrity. This position plays a critical role in minimizing production downtime, improving inventory accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Vertiv’s manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years of experience in materials, inventory, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.
Experience using ERP or inventory management systems (Oracle preferred).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack) or ability to obtain certification.
Ability to lift up to [40–50] pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting, and lean manufacturing principles.
Forklift certification.
Experience supporting production scheduling or kitting operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the receipt, staging, movement, and issuance of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules.
Perform inventory transactions accurately in ERP systems (Oracle / SAP / other), including receipts, transfers, cycle counts, adjustments, and material issues.
Maintain inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, root cause investigation of variances, and corrective actions.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled in accordance with safety, quality, and FIFO requirements.
Monitor material shortages, backorders, and constraints; proactively communicate risks to production and planning teams.
Support production lines with timely material replenishment and line-side stocking.
Coordinate material kitting, staging, and sequencing based on production schedules and work orders.
Resolve material discrepancies that may impact production flow, quality, or delivery commitments.
Partner with supervisors and planners to prioritize material movement based on daily production needs.
Verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quantity, and documentation.
Coordinate internal transfers, outbound shipments, and packaging requirements as needed.
Ensure compliance with shipping documentation, traceability, and quality requirements.
Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and material handling standards.
Maintain compliance with quality standards, audits, and documentation requirements.
Support 5S, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in audits, physical inventories, and corrective action activities.
Identify process improvement opportunities related to material flow, inventory accuracy, and efficiency.
Support data collection and reporting for KPIs such as inventory accuracy, shortages, cycle count performance, and material availability.
Participate in lean initiatives and operational excellence activities.