Materials Coordinator

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raleigh, NC

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily availability of raw materials and packaging components to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material shortages or risks to the Supply Chain or Procurement team.
• Ensure production lines are supplied with the correct materials and packaging components in advance of scheduled runs.
• Support production changeovers by ensuring materials are staged and ready.
  
  

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP or inventory management system.
• Perform regular cycle counts of raw materials, packaging components, and work-in-progress inventory.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of materials in accordance with FIFO or FEFO practices.
  
  

• Work closely with warehouse personnel to stage materials for production.
• Coordinate inbound material receipts and verify accuracy against purchase orders.
• Support the movement and tracking of materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure proper documentation for material transfers and adjustments.
  
  

• Partner with production supervisors to anticipate material needs for upcoming runs.
• Track material usage and report variances or inefficiencies.
• Assist with line clearance and material reconciliation following production runs.
  
  

• Ensure materials are handled and stored according to GMP and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inventory records, and traceability requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, inventory reconciliations, and mock recalls when required.
  
  

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures related to material management.
  
  

Education, Experience, & Success

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred.

• 2–4 years of experience in materials coordination, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in a manufacturing or CPG environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory tracking systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across operations, procurement, and production teams.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Inventory accuracy and control
• Operational coordination
• Process discipline
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritization

• Inventory accuracy rate
• Production downtime related to material shortages
• Cycle count accuracy and completion rate
• Material staging efficiency for production runs
• Reduction in material waste or discrepancies

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health support through EAP
• Financial Future
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution 
• Time to Recharge
  • 3 weeks (120 hours/15 days) PTO in 1st year of employment
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Community
  • Quarterly paid company-wide volunteer opportunities