Material Coordinator II

Job Title: Material Coordinator II

Client Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Davenport, IA

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Description

The Material Coordinator II – Material Planning and Control coordinates material flow, inventory management, and production support activities across multiple departments within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production teams have the necessary materials and components available on time to meet production schedules and operational requirements. The selected candidate will work closely with operations, logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams to monitor inventory accuracy, coordinate material replenishment, resolve shortages, and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The position requires experience with supply chain processes, material flow, inventory management, and manufacturing operations, along with the ability to use SAP, MRP, ERP, or equivalent systems to support material planning and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement, expedition, production, and timely delivery of materials across multiple departments.
• Ensure production personnel have the required parts and materials to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, material availability, and replenishment activities.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and root causes of supply issues.
• Coordinate the movement of rejected materials back to their source.
• Use master production schedules to create and distribute daily production schedules.
• Monitor critical shortage reports and expedite parts to prevent production delays.
• Process inbound and outbound material transactions as required.
• Audit material replenishment cycles and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in developing material replenishment plans and recommending inventory control procedures.
• Coordinate material flow and support the execution of production plans.
• Implement engineering release and change management updates affecting material requirements.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams to resolve operational issues.
• Provide work directions to material handlers, stock chasers, or truckers when required.
• Analyze operational data and recommend improvements to material availability and process efficiency.

Required Skills

• Supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.
• Material flow and production material coordination.
• Inventory accuracy, replenishment, and control.
• Material shortage identification and resolution.
• Production scheduling and planning.
• Material expediting and inventory discrepancy resolution.
• Data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Cross-functional coordination and communication.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, material flow, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience coordinating material movement, inventory replenishment, and production support activities.
• Previous or current military experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with SAP, MRP, ERP, or equivalent inventory planning systems.
• Experience using inventory management and logistics tracking systems.

• Ability to analyze data, identify operational risks, and recommend process improvements.

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.