Material Coordinator

Job description

Material Coordinator will lead and optimize our material management operations.

This critical role will oversee the entire material lifecycle, from procurement and inventory control to warehousing, shipping, and logistics.

The ideal candidate possesses a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

**Responsibilities**

**Supply Chain Expertise:**

+ Oversee supply systems: Manage inventory, track shipments, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure the availability of necessary materials.
+ Coordinate material support: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including inventory managers, contractors, and planning organizations to optimize procurement, delivery, and emergency transportation.
+ Analyze material needs: Determine requirements, compute allowances, and research and identify necessary supplies and equipment based on operational demands.

**Inventory & Logistics Management:**

+ Control inventory: Perform manual and automated inventory control, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely discrepancy correction.
+ Manage storage and distribution: Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of supplies, optimizing placement for efficient access.
+ Analyze data & generate reports: Prepare, analyze, and evaluate data to generate reports on inventory levels, supply chain performance, and identify areas for improvement.

**Financial & Operational Planning:**

+ Manage budgets: Oversee financial planning, funds control, and requirements computation to ensure efficient resource allocation.
+ Support mission readiness: Provide direct support for mission-critical operations, including demand processing, customer service, retail sales, mobility, and training.
+ Develop procedures: Contribute to the development and improvement of work standards, methodologies, and procedures for material management operations.

**Leadership & Team Management:**

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material management professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
+ Oversee all personnel decisions, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.

**Material Flow Optimization:**

+ Develop and implement strategies to optimize material flow throughout the organization, ensuring timely availability of materials while minimizing inventory costs.
+ Manage and oversee purchasing activities, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.
+ Implement and maintain effective inventory control systems, including forecasting, demand planning, and stock optimization.
+ Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

**Logistics & Shipping:**

+ Manage all aspects of inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of materials.
+ Develop and implement shipping strategies to meet customer demands and optimize delivery times.
+ Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation and shipping regulations.

**Process Improvement & Innovation:**

+ Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to improve material management processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
+ Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other process improvement methodologies to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations, recommending and implementing new technologies and solutions to optimize material management operations.

**Strategic Planning & Budgeting:**

+ Contribute to the development and execution of the program's annual budget, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
+ Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize material management operations in support of long-term business objectives.
+ Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of material management initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
+ 8+ years of progressive experience in material management, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices and principles.
+ Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and manage a high-performing team.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective solutions.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
+ Experience with log re-assignment, DEMIL (demilitarization) processes, and NSN (National Stock Number) cataloging is highly desirable.
+ Proficiency in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and other relevant software applications.
+ Secret clearance required.

**Job ID**

2025-19798
**Work Type**

On-Site
**Company Description**

**Work Where it Matters**

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor.

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

**As a RiverTech employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Required Skill Profession

Other General