Materials Coordinator (Days & Afternoons)

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At Modatek Systems (a division of Magna International) the Materials Coordinator is responsible for the flow of material in and out of the plant for the purpose of maintaining normal production to meet customer needs
Hourly Range: $30.43 - $34.15

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is an asset
• One (1) year of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, multiple demands and support multiple production planning programs
• Strong computer skills required, as well as knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and carrier management system (CMS)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates, monitors and modifies daily shipping schedules, in accordance with customer demands
• Coordinates shipping schedules with logistics companies and truck drivers as required
• Obtains transportation quotes for production and/or non-production shipments
• Expedites material as required by Planners or production requirements
• Communicates with logistics companies to ensure the on-time delivery of material, both to and from Modatek Systems
• Ensures that shipping documentation is prepared in accordance with Modatek procedures
• Sends and monitors Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) and maintains all cumulative records
• Monitors vendor releases and on-line inventories to ensure that Modatek is up to schedule, and that production lines are covered
• Maintains customer routings, monitors and reports carrier performance issues
• Maintains record retentions of Bill of Lading (BOL) and Customs documentation
• Issues reports as assigned and contributes various studies as required.
• Supports production planning functions during off shifts and utilizes information provided to make material scheduling decisions in accordance with the Modatek Material planning procedures
• Provides coverage for Material Planners or other Material Coordinators to balance workload or as required
• Investigates issues, and develops and implements solutions
• Updates TS documents when changes occur to procedures that are implemented
• Promotes continuous improvement of material processes
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001)
• Performs other duties as required

WORK AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a manufacturing environment, and will be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise
• Shift: Days & Afternoons rotating
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.