Material Coordinator - 1st Shift

Flex; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Material Coordinator based in Richmond, VA to manage inventory control, material planning, and distribution activities within the material function. You will influence production by coordinating raw materials, schedules, and transfers to support on-time manufacturing.

The role covers data entry, report creation, and process improvement, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and adherence to ISO guidelines. A clerical background and ERP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school or vocational training with clerical experience.
• Some knowledge of ERP and inventory control processes.
• Proficiency with office software and data entry.
• Able to type accurately and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Reviews production schedules and confers with purchasing to define adequacy of raw materials.
• Requisitions material and establishes delivery dates according to production plan and material availability.
• Examines material delivered to verify conformance to specifications.
• Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
• Maintains manual and computerized records such as material inventory and in-process reports.
• Creates, updates, executes, and analyzes reports.
• Gathers data, tracks, posts and develops action plans and root cause analyses.
• Maintains inventory cycle count program and reconciles discrepancies.
• Identifies parts and supplies to maintain stocking levels.
• Verifies accuracy of material kits vs pick lists and tracks defect levels on inspected kits.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Office software

Typing

Education

Secondary school or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

BAAN ERP

ERP systems

Inventory cycle count

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Summary

The “Material Coordinator” will be based in ……., reporting to …….

This role will be In charge of various duties within the material function such as inventory control, material planning and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with purchasing to define adequacy of raw materials.
• Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to production plan, job order priorities and material availability, avoiding excess inventory positions.
• Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, moving or transporting materials from one department to another.
• Compiles and maintains both manual and computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.
• Creates, updates, executes, and analyzes reports.
• Gathers data, tracks, posts and pitches for action plans and root analysis.
• Prioritizes data entry activities.
• Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Monitors and controls movement of material and parts for accurate inventory.
• Writes procedures, updates them in document control.
• Follows all distribution related ISO procedures, and Material Handling Guidelines.
• Conducts training sessions for department's MRP procedures.
• Administers the inventory cycle count program, reconciles discrepancies, resolves issues, and analyzes inventory cycle count reports.
• Identifies parts and supplies that need to be ordered to maintain specified stocking levels.
• Analyzes stock usage and defines correct stocking levels.
• Investigates unusual high usage of materials and parts and suggests methods of correcting problem found.
• Stocks and issues materials or merchandise.
• In charge of for adding new part numbers to current inventory based on input from manufacturing.
• Verifies the accuracy of the material kit vs. the pick list for correct parts by checking that all parts are packaged and contained in the kit.
• Tracks defect levels on inspected kits, calculates quality performance, charts results, develops process improvements and schedules work of others.

Qualifications

• Typically requires completion of secondary school, vocational training, or equivalent with experience in the use of computer applications plus one year of general clerical experience.
• May require minimal functional process knowledge.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and database systems, Experience in the use of computer applications, Inventory Experience, BAAN or any ERP experience, Inventory Cycle count.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and database systems. Requires the ability to type accurately. Acquires job skills and learns Flex policies/ procedures on the job.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).