Central Stores Coordinator

Location: Avon Lake, OH, US, 44012 | Full-time / On-site | 1st Shift

About the role

As a Material Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions that advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. The Material Coordinator is responsible for managing the site engineering stores inventory and ensuring the maintenance work order kitting process is effective. You will act as the focal point for acquisition, scheduling, marshaling, and distribution of spare parts, consumables, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to keep plant and facility assets operating safely at optimal levels of cost and performance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews materials/service requests and work orders, noting needs for services, spare parts, consumables, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Identifies sources and availability for materials and services, whether internal (CMMS/Warehouse) or external.
• Communicates availability of required materials and services to the Operations Maintenance Gatekeeper, Maintenance Planner, or other material requestors; notes potential deficiencies vs. request date.
• Jointly updates the need date as required and selects appropriate transport methods based on priority.
• Submits requisitions for standard priced/available materials utilizing preferred vendors to ensure contract pricing while complying with material standards.
• For outside service work, verifies contractors have been approved in collaboration with the Planner, Work Coordinator, etc.
• Stages required materials and confirms service provider availability prior to work order scheduling.
• Provides requisitioning support for requirements outside of Maintenance, such as Operations supplies and small projects.
• Submits all purchase order invoicing and processes invoices.
• Tracks progress vs. required delivery date until receipt; expedites when approaching the required delivery date or if progress is behind schedule.
• Performs marshaling process for spare parts, consumables, materials, equipment, and supplies for planned daily work and projects.
• Manages the Marshalling area to maintain good housekeeping and safe work practices; ensures jobs are active and up-to-date per the schedule.
• Coordinates the disposition of all surplus material if not used.
• Executes emergency requisitioning for emergency jobs, including after hours if needed.
• Supports shipping needs related to the Repair and Return process as applicable.
• Operates forklifts and other materials handling equipment as required.
• Updates material status in CMMS and communicates to Planner, Scheduler, Engineers, Operations, etc., as appropriate on the status of their requests.
• Works with the Work Coordinator in re-stocking kitted material that was not used on a job by sending it back to Stores.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 3+ years of operational experience within an industrial plant in materials coordination.
• Knowledge of SAP/CMMS requisition system and store stock material master systems.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully interface with various stakeholders (procurement, purchasing, work coordinators, stores/warehouse, suppliers, etc.).
• Detailed knowledge of the maintenance work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.).

Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.