Material Coordinator

Career Guide

A Material Coordinator ensures the right materials and parts are available where and when they are needed. The role focuses on tracking inventory, coordinating deliveries, supporting production or project schedules, and reducing delays caused by missing or incorrect materials.

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Key Responsibilities

Track material availability and inventory levels
Coordinate material requests from production, maintenance, or project teams
Create and update material orders and delivery schedules
Receive materials and confirm quantities and condition
Label and store materials to support fast retrieval
Prepare materials for issue to work orders or job sites
Maintain accurate inventory records in warehouse or planning systems
Investigate shortages and resolve discrepancies
Communicate with suppliers and carriers on shipment status
Support cycle counts and physical inventory checks
Follow safety, quality, and handling procedures

Top Skills for Success

Inventory Management

Material Planning

Receiving

Shipping Coordination

Warehouse Operations

Order Management

Data Entry Accuracy

Spreadsheet Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

ERP Systems

Barcode Scanning Systems

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Warehouse Supervisor Inventory Control Specialist Procurement Specialist Materials Planner Supply Chain Coordinator

Transition Opportunities

Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Coordinator Production Planner Buyer Operations Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

ERP SystemsCycle CountingRoot Cause AnalysisVendor ManagementForecasting BasicsProcess Improvement

Development SuggestionsBuild comfort with an ERP system used in your industry, practice consistent cycle count routines, and learn simple problem-solving methods to reduce shortages and record errors. Track a few core metrics such as inventory accuracy, stockouts, and on-time delivery to show impact.

Market Intelligence Report

Material Coordinator is part of the Warehousing category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 52,000

Mid LevelUSD 52,000 to 68,000

Senior LevelUSD 68,000 to 85,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring is tied to manufacturing output, construction activity, energy operations, and warehousing growth. Employers value candidates who can improve inventory accuracy and reduce material delays.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BoeingCaterpillarGeneral ElectricHoneywellSiemensTeslaToyotaFedExUPSAmazon

Industry Sectors

ManufacturingConstructionEnergyAerospaceAutomotiveWarehousingTransportationPharmaceuticalsFood and Beverage

Recommended Next Steps

Update your resume with measurable outcomes such as inventory accuracy improvements and reduced material shortages

Learn one common ERP platform and document examples of transactions you can complete accurately

Strengthen spreadsheet skills focused on tracking, sorting, and basic reporting

Ask to support cycle counts and discrepancy investigations to build inventory control experience

Pursue a recognized supply chain certificate if you need a credibility boost for planning or buying roles

Prepare interview stories that show how you prevented delays and resolved shortages