Material Coordinator

is seeking to hire a Material Coordinator for our client in Canaan, CT!

Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!

Pay Rate - $29.21/hr
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Description
Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Facilitator or designee, The MRO Material Coordinator is responsible for managing the flow, availability, and accuracy of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory to support manufacturing and maintenance activities. This role coordinates material planning, inventory control, replenishment, and supplier interactions to ensure critical spare parts, tools, and consumables are available when needed while minimizing excess inventory.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the receipt, storage, issuance, and replenishment of MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
Performs all necessary transactions related to job.
Maintain accurate inventory records through ERP, CMMS, or inventory management systems.
Monitor inventory levels and execute replenishment activities to prevent stockouts and support equipment reliability.
Manage Kanban, min/max, and other inventory control methodologies.
Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and Suppliers to ensure timely availability of critical materials.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Conduct cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits.
Coordinate the repair, return, and replacement of spare parts and equipment as needed.
Develop and maintain inventory location management and stockroom organization standards.
Identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess inventory, and improve material flow.
Support Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Reliability initiatives.
Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices, safety, and company procedures.
Create and maintain reports and metrics related to inventory performance.

Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED and able to read and write English.
experience in MRO inventory management, materials coordination, maintenance storeroom operations, purchasing support, or supply chain operations.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of spare parts management, inventory control, and material planning processes.
Experience with ERP and/or CMMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Infor, etc.).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Engineering teams.
Uses mechanized material movement equipment.

Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently walk through manufacturing, warehouse, and maintenance areas.
Ability to lift and move materials up to 30 lbs.
Occasional operation of material handling equipment or ability to obtain certification.
Ability to perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and stockroom organization activities. BD04123JD