Material Coordinator

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. 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.

Interviews - Teams Video/In-Person
Hours: 8-5pm; M-F
Extension possible
Must have skills/experience: Use of material handling equipment (Pallet Jack, forklift) basic computer skills; basic excel

Skillset Matrix	Manager Notes
Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc)	Excel, SAP,
What does a typical day look like? (daily tasks)	Review pending material requests from previous shift. Verify material handling resources and equipment availability. Walk all assigned production areas. Identify materials that need to be moved to support production. Identify excess inventory, or misplaced materials. Communicate required material movements to the material handling team. Coordinate with production supervisors and operators as needed. Assist with material movements when needed. Verify materials are placed in the correct locations. Remove excess or obsolete materials from production areas. Record all material movements in Excel tracking sheet. Update inventory and location information as required. Provide direction and daily assignments to material handlers. Monitor progress throughout the shift.
Preferred background/prior work experience?	Tool Crib experience, material Handling (preferred)
Priority soft skills	Good Communication, Teamwork, Organization

 

MRO Material Coordinator

 

Position Summary

 

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

 

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• Coordinate the receipt, storage, issuance, and replenishment of MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
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·       Performs all necessary transactions related to job.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

·       Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status.