Senior Materials Coordinator-Kenosha Plant

The Senior Materials & Inventory Coordinator for the Kenosha WI Plant, plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, and alignment with production schedules. This Senior Materials & Inventory Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating production orders, monitoring material requirements and shortages, maintaining accurate inventory and WIP transactions within SAP/ERP systems, and partnering with Purchasing, Scheduling, and Operations to resolve material constraints. The Senior Materials & Inventory Coordinator role also supports cycle counts, physical inventory activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing material flow, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.

Location: 4213 128th Ave Kenosha Wisconsin 51344

Work Mode: Onsite Monday-Friday

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Release and prioritize production orders in support of manufacturing schedules.

• Ensure materials and components are available and delivered to production lines to support building requirements.

• Monitor material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with Purchasing, Scheduling, and Operations.

• Manage and maintain accurate WIP and inventory transactions within SAP/ERP systems.

• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.

• Support training of Material Handlers

• Support annual physical inventory and inventory audits.

• Drive continuous improvement activities related to material flow and inventory control.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of High School Diploma and 4 plus years of materials management experience.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience using SAP, ERP, or other manufacturing/inventory management systems.

• Strong understanding of inventory control, material flow, production orders, and manufacturing schedules.

• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies and maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Ability to prioritize multiple production and material requirements in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify material shortages and coordinate recovery actions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate system and inventory records.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.