Materials Coordinator

Woodbridge Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Flexible hours

EAP & Wellness

Learning & development

Career growth

Innovation culture

Job summary

Woodbridge Group is seeking a highly organized Materials Coordinator to support our Materials and Supply Chain team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, production material availability, shipping/receiving administration, returnable packaging management, and customer order support.

The successful candidate will thrive on maintaining operational excellence while supporting customer requirements, with exposure to ERP/MRP systems and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field is considered an asset.
• Experience in inventory control, materials coordination, logistics, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Accuracy: conduct daily cycle counts, reconcile counts with system, and support production schedules.
• Shipping, Receiving & Logistics: prepare shipping schedules, manage VAS transactions, track returnable containers.
• Customer Service & Administration: process manual orders, maintain records, collaborate to resolve issues.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Job description

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Woodbridge is a global leader in foam technology, using advanced manufacturing and innovation to develop next-generation products for customers across multiple industries. With more than 7,000 teammates worldwide, we are committed to quality, collaboration, sustainability, and giving back through our Woodbridge Cares programs.

Woodbridge Culture

At Woodbridge, we put people first, embrace innovation, and focus on excellence in manufacturing. Proudly recognized as one of Deloitte's Best Managed Companies for eight consecutive years, we foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Support
• Continuous Learning and Career Development Opportunities
• A culture that values growth, innovation, and internal advancement

Position Summary

Woodbridge is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Materials Coordinator to support our Materials and Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for inventory accuracy, production material availability, shipping and receiving administration, returnable packaging management, and customer order support. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be committed to maintaining operational excellence while supporting customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Perform daily cycle counts of components, Toyota Kanban inventory, and key customer finished goods inventory.
• Reconcile physical inventory counts with system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Receive raw materials and component inventory into the system.
• Prepare for and participate in physical inventory activities and annual counts.
• Collect, process, and report scrap information.
• Deactivate labels received from production as required.
• Ensure components are available to support production schedules and are stored in established locations.
• Create sample orders and monitor Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and program changes.
• Support uninterrupted material flow to production and customer requirements.
• Provide backup support to the Materials Analyst as needed.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Scan, file, and maintain daily shipping and receiving documentation.
• Prepare weekly shipping schedules for customers and Value Added Services (VAS).
• Manage VAS transactions to prevent customer shortages and operational disruptions.
• Track inbound and outbound returnable containers.
• Coordinate and order packaging materials, including cardboard, skids, and other shipping supplies.

Customer Service & Administration

• Process and enter manual customer orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve inventory, shipping, and customer service issues.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in inventory control, materials coordination, logistics, shipping and receiving, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.