Materials Coordinator
Jacuzzi Group · Streamwood · $26/hr (stated in the posting)
Established in 1956, Jacuzzi® Group operates through two distinct divisions: Jacuzzi® Spa, a global leader in premium hot tubs, swim spas, and saunas—and Jacuzzi® Bath, which provides specialized bathing solutions and national remodeling expertise. Jacuzzi Bath is the fastest growing division focusing on the highest standard of customer satisfaction.
The Materials Coordinator will support our Jacuzzi Bath distribution center in Streamwood, IL. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of material transactions, supplier delivery tracking, inventory controls, and coordination between production, warehouse, and purchasing teams. This role serves as a key link between system accuracy and physical inventory movement, ensuring materials are received, transacted, stored, and consumed properly to support production and customer fulfillment.
Hourly Pay: $26.00+ (Depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) *Must be open to overtime*
Key Responsibilities of a Materials Coordinator
Material and Delivery Management
- Monitor and track inbound supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt and material availability.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Suppliers, and Warehouse teams to expedite critical materials and resolve shortages.
- Review delivery schedules and communicate risks that may impact production plans.
- Partner with Production and Warehouse teams to establish daily material priorities.
- Communicate material shortages, receiving delays, and inventory concerns to relevant stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between office-based planning functions and warehouse operations.
Inventory and Transaction Control
- Audit and verify receiving, inventory movement, production consumption, and adjustment transactions within ERP systems.
- Ensure all inventory transactions are executed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
- Support cycle counting and physical inventory activities.
Warehouse Process Improvement
- Lead warehouse and materials management improvement projects.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, space utilization, and transaction discipline.
- Develop standardized operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitor warehouse capacity and raise concerns regarding storage constraints and operational risks.
Reporting and Analysis
- Generate and analyze inventory and material flow reports.
- Track key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, receiving performance, transaction compliance, and warehouse efficiency.
- Provide recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Qualifications for Materials Coordinator
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
- Experience coordinating across Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Planning teams.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and inventory transactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and support projects and drive process improvements with or without direct authority.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance