Material Coordinator
Location: Moline, IL
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 1-year, possible extension, W2
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Pay: $25/hr
Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
About the Role
We are seeking a Material Coordinator to support manufacturing operations in Moline, IL. This position is responsible for coordinating material flow, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting replenishment activities, and ensuring production teams have the parts and materials needed to meet daily production goals.
The role is closely connected to the manufacturing floor and requires strong communication, urgency, problem-solving, and coordination across production, warehouse, supply management, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the flow and replenishment of materials to support daily production.
- Maintain and improve inventory accuracy by identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Investigate root causes of material shortages and support corrective actions.
- Expedite parts and materials to help prevent production interruptions.
- Monitor critical shortage reports and ensure required parts are available.
- Use the Master Schedule to support and distribute daily production schedules.
- Audit material replenishment cycles and inventory accuracy.
- Support inbound and outbound material transactions as needed.
- Coordinate the movement of rejected materials.
- Lead or support projects related to inventory accuracy, material replenishment, and material presentation.
- Work cross-functionally with production, warehouse, supply management, and engineering teams.
What We’re Looking For
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, material coordination, inventory, supply management, or operations.
- Previous manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Recent warehouse experience may be considered, but candidates should understand this role is focused on supporting manufacturing material flow rather than traditional warehouse operations.
- Experience with inventory management and material flow.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Strong sense of urgency when addressing shortages or production needs.
- Ability to work overtime and Saturdays when production needs require it.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP experience, particularly Materials Management (MM) or Warehouse Management (WM).
- Supply Management or Operations experience.
- Manufacturing production environment experience.
- Experience working with a unionized workforce.
- Familiarity with structured manufacturing or production systems and material replenishment processes.
Recent Graduates
Recent graduates may also be considered, particularly those with relevant manufacturing, supply chain, operations, inventory, logistics, or material management internships and projects.
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