Material Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company is looking for a Materials Coordinator in Tecumseh. The role involves managing production suppliers, ensuring accurate inventory using ERP systems, and coordinating logistics. With excellent organizational skills and a background in inventory control, this position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and growing organization that values its employees and provides numerous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Extensive safety training and continuous learning

Paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years in the automotive industry.
• 2 years inventory control experience.
• Experience with steel/aluminum is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage production suppliers and plan raw materials.
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies using ERP systems.
• Coordinate logistics planning with suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

English communication

Analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Community college diploma in purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary
The Materials Coordinator will manage production suppliers. Plan all incoming Raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and outside services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements and oversee Receivers in accordance with stated policies, procedures and departmental goals. Directly or through manager, ensures achievement of company goals and objectives. This position participates fully in department initiatives. This position will work closely with the Materials Manager

Job Duties
• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning with suppliers, as applicable
• Inventory expert, working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy
• General knowledge of PPAP, TS16949, ISO14001, MSDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements
• On-call from the plant by cell phone after hours
• Issue firm and forecast releases to vendors on an ongoing basis for all production related items (i.e. Steel, Aluminum, Purchased Components, Packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside services)
• Coordinate receiving schedules to ensure a smooth flow of incoming products
• Maintain minimum inventory levels and monitor for accuracy regularly with cycle counts
• Work as a team with Manufacturing to designate storage locations for all purchased components, Steel, Aluminum and packaging. Maintain Maps and charts for plant level reference
• Verify receipt data entry from Receivers and monitor FIFO of raw materials throughout the plant
• May assist in training of Receivers on receiving into CMS and other databases, as required
• CMS database-Purchasing and Inventory expert. Troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, understanding transactions in inventory database and root cause analysis
• Ensure current MSDS for items purchased are on file at all times
• Coordinate various outbound shipments related to vendors/production (i.e. Scrap processor, returnable containers; materials for out of house tryouts).
• Report monthly Supplier Performance and summarize for QOS reporting
• Work with Quality Supervisors on supplier quality issues. (Ensure that production is protected)
• Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in
CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements
• Community college diploma in purchasing or enrollment in/completion of PMAC; and/or
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in the automotive industry
• 2 years Inventory control experience
• Experience with steel / aluminum is an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Positive attitude
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Detail oriented
Good computer skills

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award