Material Coordinator

RHI Magnesita; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a highly organized Material Coordinator in Hammond, IN (Hybrid) to link customers, Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations. You will ensure refractory materials are available when and where needed and manage inventory, requisitions and shipments.

The role requires ERP proficiency, strong Excel skills, and experience in materials coordination within manufacturing environments. Join a global leader supporting steel and other industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials coordination or related field.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven problem-solving skills and multi-tasking under pressure.
• Experience with forecasting, invoicing, shipping coordination, and inventory control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate refractory material inventories to support steel manufacturing customers.
• Translate demand forecasts into material requirements and communicate needs to production.
• Monitor stock levels, consumption, and forecasts to minimize shortages and excess stock.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions, transfer orders, and replenishment requests.
• Maintain accurate ERP inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with plants, warehouses, and logistics partners.
• Process shipment docs, customer invoices and monthly consignment reports.
• Communicate material status and delivery schedules to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About The Opportunity

RHI Magnesita is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Material Coordinator to support our Steel business. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between our customers, Sales team, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations, ensuring refractory materials are available when and where they are needed.

Location: Hammond, IN (Hybrid)

What You'll Do

• Manage and coordinate refractory material inventories to support steel manufacturing customers.
• Translate customer demand forecasts into material requirements and communicate needs to production facilities.
• Monitor inventory levels, consumption patterns, and forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Create, track, and manage purchase requisitions, transfer orders, and replenishment requests.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions within ERP systems such as SAP.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with production plants, warehouses, logistics providers, and transportation partners.
• Process shipment documentation, customer invoices, and monthly consignment reports.
• Ensure material availability for planned outages, maintenance activities, and emergency requirements.
• Communicate material status, delivery schedules, and potential supply constraints to customers and internal teams.
• Quickly resolve shipping issues, delivery delays, shortages, and damaged material concerns.
• Track and report inventory performance, material risks, and usage trends.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Site Services teams to support customer needs and business objectives.
• Proactively identify risks and implement solutions before they impact customer operations.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in materials coordination, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, steel, metals, or refractory environments preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating across functional teams.
• Experience with forecasting, invoicing, shipping coordination, and inventory control processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with refractory products, industrial consumables, or raw materials is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - With company matching to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development - Access to learning resources and career development programs.
• Inclusive Work Environment - A culture that values diversity, safety, and collaboration.

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.

RHI Magnesita's team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.

Come get fired up with our North American team!

North America | RHI Magnesita

Nearest Major Market: Gary

Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago