Coordinator - Materials

Linamar
Guelph, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level materials planning professionals who can coordinate supplier schedules and manage inventory systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in manufacturing planning and inventory optimization in a Canadian setting
    — “Minimum two years experiencing in manufacturing planning”
  • Individuals skilled in using inventory management systems and Microsoft Office tools
    — “Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management system”
  • Professionals who can adapt to daily production changes and maintain strong vendor relationships
    — “Ability to schedule and adjust plans as needed for unexpected changes”

Things to consider

  • The role requires daily coordination with suppliers and customers, which may demand consistent availability
    — “Coordination and release of supplier schedules to meet daily production schedule”
  • Inventory management and consignment stock oversight imply a need for precision and attention to detail
    — “Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in optimizing material flow and meeting production schedules
    — “responsible for coordinating and optimizing the flow of materials within the company”
  • Showcase experience in managing supplier and customer delivery performance metrics
    — “Monitor customer and vendor delivery performance metrics”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Coordinating supplier schedules
  • Managing inventory stock levels
Typical background
Materials managementManufacturing planning

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ControlProduction SchedulingCustomer And Vendor Delivery Performance Metrics

Preferred

Advanced Inventory Control Techniques

Stack & domain

Materials ManagementInventory Control TechniquesCustomer Software SystemsTransportation CoordinationSupplier ReleasesInventory Management SystemMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationSchedulingAdjusting PlansProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipManufacturingInventory Management

About the role

Original posting from Linamar

Job Title: Coordinator- Materials 

Job Summary 

The Coordinator – Materials is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the flow of materials within the company and meeting the master production schedule.  

Responsibility 

Coordination and release of supplier schedules to meet daily production schedule  

Manage weekly and long-term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases   

Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques, monitoring minimum and maximum stock levels, and performing physical inventory counts.   

Maintain weekly and daily shipping schedule for all customers and suppliers   

Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily requirements   

Coordination of transportation and supplier releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs  

Monitor customer and vendor delivery performance metrics. Dispute any infraction to our customer rating when applicable   

Maintain computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems  

Monitor and manage customer consignment stock   

Academic/Educational Requirements 

Post secondary education in materials management, or combination of education and experience  

Required Skills/Experience 

Minimum two years experiencing in manufacturing planning  

Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and customers  

Ability to schedule and adjust plans as needed for unexpected changes  

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management system   

What Linamar Has to Offer 

Competitive Compensation 

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  

Opportunities for career advancement. 

Sustainability Council 

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us 

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Source: Linamar careers

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