Material Coordinator II - Material Planning and Control

Material Coordinator II 

Location:  Milan, IL 61264 

Job Type: 12-month contract, W2 

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week, OT available  

Schedule: On-site, 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:30pm 

Pay Range: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour 

Job Description:  

Material & Order Coordination 

• Monitor order queues and production workflows to ensure timely completion of customer orders. 

• Track material availability and coordinate deliveries to support production schedules. 

• Identify material shortages, supply constraints, and at-risk orders, escalating issues as needed. 

• Assist in implementing recovery plans to minimize production delays and customer impact. 

• Coordinate material movement between departments and support inventory accuracy initiatives. 

Production & Cross-Functional Support 

• Serve as a liaison between production, warehouse, planning, purchasing, and other support teams. 

• Coordinate daily department priorities and material-related activities. 

• Communicate production updates, material status, and schedule changes to stakeholders. 

• Support workforce planning and departmental scheduling activities as needed. 

Reporting & Analysis 

• Track and report key metrics including on-time delivery, backlog, aged orders, inventory levels, and production performance. 

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to materials, inventory transactions, and order status. 

• Assist supervisors in identifying trends and opportunities for operational improvement. 

Training & Compliance 

• Coordinate employee training schedules and maintain training documentation. 

• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. 

• Assist with audits, inventory assessments, and corrective action tracking. 

Process Improvement 

• Identify process gaps affecting material flow, inventory control, and order fulfillment. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste. 

• Maintain standard operating procedures and departmental work instructions. 

Resource Management 

• Monitor operational supply levels and coordinate replenishment activities. 

• Track equipment service requests and maintenance needs. 

• Support inventory management, cycle counting, and material control processes. 

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred. 

• 2+ years of experience in material coordination, inventory control, production planning, logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support. 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

• Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory management, or order management systems. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 

• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and supply chain processes. 

• Experience tracking KPIs and operational metrics. 

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies. 

Key Skills 

• Material Planning 

• Inventory Control 

• Order Management 

• ERP/MRP Systems 

• Production Support 

• Supply Chain Coordination 

• Data Analysis & Reporting 

• Problem Solving 

• Cross-Functional Communication 

• Continuous Improvement 

• Microsoft Excel 

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