Materials Coordinator

Eastman Chemical Company; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty materials is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage ordering and inventory of parts for maintenance. The role requires effective communication and initiative, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in ordering mechanical or electrical parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience ordering mechanical or electrical parts.
• Valid state motor vehicle driver's license required.
• Knowledge of Maintenance processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Order parts and materials for maintenance work.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment.
• Provide updates on ordered parts and materials.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Judgment

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

Materials Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 54421

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

1. Utilize engineering records, maintenance planning, and engineering deliverables to order parts and/or materials required to execute maintenance work.
2. Create purchase requisitions as needed to order parts and/or materials.
3. Provide timely updates to maintenance planners and schedulers on the status of ordered parts and/or materials.
4. Work with Procurement to expedite parts and/or materials as needed.
5. Pick-up and deliver items inside the facility and/or off-site facilities.
6. Participate in maintenance planning and scheduling meetings to understand current work priority.
7. Kit and stage parts and/or materials; ensure staging areas are clean, organized, and only contain items related to scheduled work.
8. Monitor inventory of vendor stocked parts and/or materials in assigned areas and coordinate replenishment to maintain minimum stocking levels.
9. Recommend changes to stocking levels for vendor stocked parts and/or materials based on usage trends and forecasted heavy use periods.
10. Inspect received parts and/or materials to ensure they meet specifications.
11. Coordinate the repairable spares process for assigned areas.
12. Participate in strategic and continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Provide professional written and verbal communication to all team members.
14. Provide courteous customer service for both internal and external customers.
15. Perform other related duties as designated by supervision.
16. Computer Skills: Word, Excel, SAP.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 2 years of experience ordering mechanical or electrical parts.
2. Valid state motor vehicle driver's license.
3. High School Diploma/GED.
4. Proficient in Word and Excel.
5. Knowledge of Maintenance processes.
6. Stable progressive work history.
7. Ability to easily identify mechanical and electrical parts in staging process.
8. Effective communication skills with a broad range of people.
9. Exercise principles of safety.
10. Good judgment and dependability.
11. Initiative and resourcefulness.
12. Remain calm during emergencies.
13. Team player in a diverse work group.
14. Curious and eager to understand equipment and processes.
15. Ability to plan and handle many details.
16. Ability to work with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

1. More than 2 years of experience ordering mechanical or electrical parts.
2. More than 2 years of Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician experience.
3. SAP experience.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.