What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at Vali Incorporated?
Position Summary:
The Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities. This position reviews production schedules and confers with department supervisors to determine material required or overdue and to locate material, requisitions material and establishes delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material.
Key Responsibilities:
- Arranges for in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, and with department supervisors for repair and assembly of material and its transportation to various departments.
- Examines material delivered to production departments to verify if type specified.
- May monitor and control movement of material and parts along conveyor system, using remote-control panel board.
- Computes amount of material needed for specific job orders.
- Apply knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and using adding machine.
- Compiles report of quantity and type of material on hand, move or transport material from one department to another, using hand or industrial truck.
- May compile perpetual production records in order to locate material in process of production, using manual or computerized system, and maintain employee records.
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in material purchasing, inventory control, and logistics in specific industries like DoD or EPCM projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP, GCSS-Army, or CostPoint is highly valued.
Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are essential.
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required while a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is often preferred.
Vali, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
