Coordinator - Materials

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Local and global community initiatives

Job summary

Linamar Corporation, a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, is seeking a Coordinator – Materials to optimize material flow and align with the master production schedule.

The role involves coordinating supplier schedules, maintaining inventories, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in materials management or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years experience in manufacturing planning.
• Good communication with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to schedule and adjust plans for unexpected changes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and release supplier schedules to meet the daily production schedule.
• Manage weekly and long-term production requirements for all lines via daily analysis of releases.
• Control inventory levels using advanced techniques and conduct physical counts.
• Maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for customers and suppliers.
• Use customer software to communicate daily requirements.
• Coordinate transportation and supplier releases to minimize freight costs.
• Monitor delivery performance and address infractions affecting customer rating.
• Maintain inventory control systems in coordination with manual processes.
• Oversee customer consignment stock management.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Supplier communication

Schedule adjustment

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Education

Post secondary education in materials management

Job description

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14135
• Job Category SG&A
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 06:22 PM
• Locations 148 Arrow Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1T4, CA (On-site)
• Degree Level Some College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Days
• Vacancy Status This is an existing vacancy