Materials & Inventory Coordinator — On-Site

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Materials Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Department on-site. You will coordinate with suppliers, engineers, and program teams to obtain materials, monitor delivery and support RFQs/RFPs while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have inventory control experience, MRP/ERP proficiency (Atlas), and strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and audit readiness in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination accepted.
• Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, engineering, and program teams to obtain materials, monitor delivery schedules, and support RFQs/RFPs and vendor evaluations.
• Organize warehouses, stockrooms, and secure storage to maximize inventory accuracy and safety.
• Maintain electronic records for inventory management, procurement, property accountability, and audits.
• Work with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Property Management, Security, QA, Finance, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve material availability and scheduling issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR-EAR and university policies governing procurement and logistics.

Skills

Inventory & Material Control

MRP/ERP System

Documentation & Data Organization

Procurement & Supply Chain Basics

Organizational & Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Atlas ERP

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Materials Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Department on-site. You will coordinate with suppliers, engineers, and program teams to obtain materials, monitor delivery and support RFQs/RFPs while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have inventory control experience, MRP/ERP proficiency (Atlas), and strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and audit readiness in