Coordinator - Materials

Job summary

Coordinate supplier schedules, production requirements, shipping, and transportation to ensure materials arrive on time and production schedules are met. Manage inventory levels and consignment stock, maintain inventory systems, and monitor customer and vendor delivery performance.

Job details

Job Title: Coordinator- Materials Job Summary The Coordinator – Materials is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the flow of materials within the company and meeting the master production schedule. Responsibility * Coordination and release of supplier schedules to meet daily production schedule * Manage weekly and long-term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases * Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques, monitoring minimum and maximum stock levels, and performing physical inventory counts. * Maintain weekly and daily shipping schedule for all customers and suppliers * Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily requirements * Coordination of transportation and supplier releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs * Monitor customer and vendor delivery performance metrics. Dispute any infraction to our customer rating when applicable * Maintain computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems * Monitor and manage customer consignment stock Academic/Educational Requirements * Post secondary education in materials management, or combination of education and experience Required Skills/Experience * Minimum two years experiencing in manufacturing planning * Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers * Ability to schedule and adjust plans as needed for unexpected changes * Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management system What Linamar Has to Offer * Competitive Compensation * Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. * Opportunities for career advancement. * Sustainability Council * Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. * Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. About Us Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

What you’ll do

Coordinate supplier schedules, production requirements, shipping, and transportation to ensure materials arrive on time and production schedules are met. Manage inventory levels and consignment stock, maintain inventory systems, and monitor customer and vendor delivery performance.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in materials management or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least two years of manufacturing planning experience. Candidates should have strong communication and scheduling skills, be able to adjust plans when circumstances change, and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits Package
• Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Sustainability Council
• Community Outreach
• Local Vendor and Event Discounts
• Automotive Supplier Discounts

Listed skills

• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Transportation Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Materials Coordination
• Manufacturing Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Supplier Scheduling
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management Systems
• Physical Inventory Counting
• Shipping Scheduling
• Customer Communication
• Supplier Communication
• Transportation Coordination
• Freight Cost Management
• Delivery Performance Monitoring
• Microsoft Office
• Plan Adjustment
• Customer Consignment Stock Management
• Planning
• Communication
• Consignment
• Delivery Performance
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Control Systems
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Management System
• Materials Management
• New Product Development
• Physical Inventory
• Production Schedule
• Software Systems
• Visionary
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Material Coordinator
• Materials Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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