Materials Coordinator

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Materials Coordinator

GIP Materials Engineering

SUMMARY

Reporting to the EVP, the Materials Coordinator supports the planning and execution of raw material and product supply, and the successful delivery of product orders to customers.  This role is critical to operations, and collaborates with Operations, Sales, and Finance/Accounting both within the GIP Materials Engineering business unit and with other GIP business units.

You will be responsible for coordinating shipments from various supply points, preparing supply  and logistics plans, forecasts, price and cost analyses for materials and haul, tracking volumes against commitments, providing time sensitive customs clearance documents, and related projects.  You will also coordinate projects to improve the automation of business processes and other improvements.

The position requires a self-starter who collaborates effectively with multiple stakeholders to obtain required information, and strong analytical abilities to consolidate this information into plans and analyses which facilitate effective operational decisions.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Materials Coordinator Responsibilities

- SUPPLY COORDINATION – Coordinate material supply from supply points to meet operational requirements and volume commitments.  Track and coordinate required changes in supply points.  Provide time sensitive customs documentation to facilitate clearance of goods across border.
- SUPPLY PLANS - Obtain supply forecasts, material inventories, and committed purchases, and prepare supply plans forecasting supply requirements, inventory levels, and purchase requirements.  Maintain and improve systems for tracking inventory and production quantities.
- PRODUCT COST AND PRICING ANALYSES – Obtain up to date raw material cost and product formulations and prepare product cost summaries for asphalt cement, emulsion, cutback and additive products.   Track and model asphalt prices and volumes.  Coordinate maintenance of current and accurate inventory item set-up in JDE Edwards ERP system.

Coordination and Collaboration

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information required to prepare plans and analyses, and to coordinate shipments from various supply points.
- Prepare and communicate plans and analyses to facilitate effective operational decisions.

Business Improvement

- Reduce time and resources required to execute planning and analyses by improving and automating templates and reports, and other such initiatives.
- Coordinate projects undertaken to automate business processes.
- Act as stakeholder contact to coordinate information and resources for projects involving different stakeholders within and outside of the GIP Materials Engineering business unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, planning, and analysis, or background to quickly develop competency in these areas
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in business administration, logistics, operations management, supply chain management, or a relevant field, considered an asset.
- Strong computer and analytical abilities with high level proficiency in Excel, and proficiency or the background to quickly develop competency in PowerBI
- Self-starter who can obtain information from fragmented sources and consolidate into meaningful plans and analyses that facilitate effective operational decisions
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Effective time management and ability to deliver on time
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Experience in a construction or manufacturing related field is desirable
- Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or other is desirable

WHAT WE OFFER

- Expected Base Salary: $55,000 – 68,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.