Materials Coordinator

SSi People; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Order Management and Materials Coordinator for a contract position to support production operations. The ideal candidate will enhance order flow, minimize customer escalations, and work closely with planning and customer service teams. Key qualifications include strong analytical skills, effective communication, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact between planning and customer service for order coordination.
• Manage order escalations, cancellations, and status updates to minimize interruptions.
• Identify efficiencies in batching like products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Collaboration abilities

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Order Management and Materials Coordinator

Type: Contract – 7 months (potential for extension)

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Order Management and Materials Coordinator to support production operations by improving order flow, reducing open order age and past‑due items, and minimizing customer escalations. This role will collaborate closely with the operations manager, supervisors, and line servers to ensure efficient communication and material coordination between planning and customer service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact between planning and customer service for order coordination.
• Manage order escalations, cancellations, and status updates to minimize interruptions.
• Identify efficiencies in batching like products and assist in assembly bench prioritization.
• Communicate material-related issues to planning, including missing or incorrect inventory and quality concerns.
• Support cycle counts, BOM corrections, and inventory adjustments as needed.
• Partner with planners and engineering teams to resolve backflushing or material flow discrepancies.
• Participate in Gemba walks and contribute to metrics tracking related to open orders and floor activity.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Manufacturing, Administrative, and Supply Chain

Industries: Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage