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:th 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.

• Bachelors 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.

Required Skills:

electrical engineers systems engineers manufacturing engineering power systems