Materials Coordinator: Lean Inventory & Vendor Mastery

Clayton Homes; Savannah (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Homes in Savannah, TN is seeking a Material Coordinator to manage materials, vendor relationships, processes, and costs. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales, and suppliers to meet production needs and optimize inventory turns.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires a High School Diploma, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical skills. Lean principles and materials management experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience and commitment to lean principles preferred.
• Manufacturing materials management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work and communicate collaboratively with facility leadership, other departments, customers, and suppliers.
• Facilitate a culture focused on team member experience, customer experience, and leadership.
• Count and order materials to meet production requirements.
• Avoid and minimize material shortages.
• Maintain the lowest inventory levels necessary to meet production needs.
• Operate within defined supply terms, contracts, and SOPs.
• Hold suppliers accountable for performance standards and contractual terms.
• Optimize inventory turns.
• Support vendor relationships and communications.
• Support issue resolution and quality processes.
• Participate in and reconcile quarterly physical inventory counts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Lean principles

Materials management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clayton Homes in Savannah, TN is seeking a Material Coordinator to manage materials, vendor relationships, processes, and costs. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales, and suppliers to meet production needs and optimize inventory turns.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires a High School Diploma, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical skills. Lean principles and materials management experience are a plus.