The Material Coordinator maintains sufficient inventories of raw materials and packaging material to meet production requirements to fully complete customer orders on time. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS • Place purchase orders for required packaging materials. • Schedule delivery dates of packaging materials to meet plant requirements. • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods. • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. • Participates in and supports Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. • Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories. • Discrepancy Resolution – investigates shortages, damages, or rejections and implements solutions to reduce inventory inaccuracies. • Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and investigate inconsistencies. • Learns and understands the inventory processes taking place within Parity Factory & Great Plains. • Collaborate with Warehouse Staff, Planning, Raw Receiving, and Plant Management to maintain organized, safe, and efficient storage areas. • Performs data entry into various programs and/or databases to support accurate and timely tracking and reporting of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Associate’s degree from a two-year college in a related field, preferred. • Minimum Five (5) years related experience and or training. • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.