Materials Flow Coordinator — Manufacturing Ops

Murphy's Naturals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan

3 weeks PTO in 1st year

Parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Murphy's Naturals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Material Coordinator to ensure timely material flow for production. You will coordinate raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods, and maintain accurate inventory while collaborating with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to prevent shortages.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in materials coordination, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in manufacturing or CPG environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily availability of raw materials and packaging components to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material shortages or risks to the Supply Chain or Procurement team.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with the correct materials and packaging components in advance of scheduled runs.
• Support production changeovers by ensuring materials are staged and ready.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP or inventory management system.
• Perform regular cycle counts of raw materials, packaging components, and work-in-progress inventory.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of materials in accordance with FIFO or FEFO practices.
• Work closely with warehouse personnel to stage materials for production.
• Coordinate inbound material receipts and verify accuracy against purchase orders.
• Support the movement and tracking of materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure proper documentation for material transfers and adjustments.
• Partner with production supervisors to anticipate material needs for upcoming runs.
• Track material usage and report variances or inefficiencies.
• Assist with line clearance and material reconciliation following production runs.
• Ensure materials are handled and stored according to GMP and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inventory records, and traceability requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, inventory reconciliations, and mock recalls when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures related to material management.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Excel

Inventory management

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to accuracy

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Murphy's Naturals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Material Coordinator to ensure timely material flow for production. You will coordinate raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods, and maintain accurate inventory while collaborating with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to prevent shortages.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.