Vault Logistics Lead - Precious Metals Ops

Umicore AG & Co. KG; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Logistics Operations Coordinator to manage high‑security materials and ensure precise inventory control in our South Plainfield, NJ facility. You will work closely with Trading, Operations, Finance, and Control teams to maintain safety, accuracy, and integrity in daily activities.

The role requires experience in vault logistics, warehousing, and cross‑functional coordination, with SAP‑based systems proficiency and strict adherence to security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in secure materials handling, vault logistics operations, warehousing, or precious‑metals environments.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Ability to pass background checks and meet facility security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily vault activities, including receiving, verifying, weighing, labeling, and documenting high‑value materials.
• Maintain strict access control and enforce chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Ensure materials are stored in organized, secure systems for efficient retrieval.
• Conduct routine vault audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs, such as inventory balances, movement accuracy, turnaround times and reconciliation of breaks.
• Tracking shipments and resolving delays and discrepancies.
• Ensure all personnel follow established SOPs, security protocols, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Secure materials handling

Vault logistics operations

Warehousing

Precious metals environments

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Risk understanding

High-security environment

Tools

SAP

Job description

Umicore is seeking a Logistics Operations Coordinator to manage high‑security materials and ensure precise inventory control in our South Plainfield, NJ facility. You will work closely with Trading, Operations, Finance, and Control teams to maintain safety, accuracy, and integrity in daily activities.

The role requires experience in vault logistics, warehousing, and cross‑functional coordination, with SAP‑based systems proficiency and strict adherence to security standards.