Supply Chain Operations Coordinator

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a skilled Material Planner in Plymouth, MI to coordinate material flow for panel builds and ensure accurate ERP transactions.

You will manage inventory visibility, schedule shipments, and collaborate across Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations to meet production and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain / Logistics Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials, logistics, production control, or manufacturing operations.
• Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory control processes, receiving, shipping, and procurement workflows.
• Experience setting up and implementing company-wide ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and Customer-facing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow and order fulfillment activities for panel build operations.
• Own inventory visibility, ERP transaction integrity, customer shipment scheduling, invoicing coordination, material receipt verification, warehouse replenishment scheduling, and cross-functional communication between Procurement, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, and Operations.
• Ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support production and customer commitments while maintaining accurate inventory and transactional records.

Skills

Supply chain

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication

Coordination

Education

BS in Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: $57,798.98 - $82,569.97
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req ID:30062

Position Summary

Coordinate material flow and order fulfillment activities for panel build operations. Own inventory visibility, ERP transaction integrity, customer shipment scheduling, invoicing coordination, material receipt verification, warehouse replenishment scheduling, and cross-functional communication between Procurement, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, and Operations. Ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support production and customer commitments while maintaining accurate inventory and transactional records.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP master data and transaction accuracy to support planning, inventory control, and reporting.
• Monitor inventory levels, maintain material availability, and publish inventory, shortage, and fulfillment status reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely purchase order execution, material availability, and supplier follow-up on critical shortages.
• Verify material receipts and ensure accurate ERP transactions for receiving transfers, issues, and inventory adjustments.
• Schedule and coordinate material kit deliveries from the warehouse to support production requirements and build schedules.
• Act as the primary interface between Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve material flow issues.
• Schedule customer shipments and coordinate documentation required for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate customer invoicing activities and validate shipment information for billing accuracy.
• Perform inventory reconciliations, support cycle counts, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Support production scheduling by communicating material availability constraints and recovery plans.
• Track key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, material availability, on-time shipment performance, and order fulfillment status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control, material flow, transaction accuracy, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Supply Chain / Logistics Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials, logistics, production control, or manufacturing operations.
• Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory control processes, receiving, shipping, and procurement workflows.
• Experience setting up and implementing company-wide ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and Customer-facing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expereince with Kinetic
• Experience implementing Kinetic Preferred certifications: APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.

Role requires regular interaction with warehouse, shipping/receiving, and production personnel. Position is primarily office-based with routine presence on the manufacturing floor to coordinate material flow and resolve operational issues. Adherence to all PPE and safety requirements is required.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: ERP, Warehouse, Welding, Machinist, Technology, Manufacturing