Jobs · Purchasing · California

Material Coordinator

CHAOS Industries · El Segundo, CA · 1 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Maintain required levels of lineside hardware and consumables at all times
  • Refill bins, kits, and point-of-use inventory to support continuous production
  • Respond immediately to shortages or risks of line holds; escalate only when blocked
  • Transfer material between locations, stockrooms, and lines as required to support production
  • Ensure correct material, quantity, and configuration are available at point of use
  • Execute and maintain kanban / pull systems for consumables and repeat-use hardware
  • Monitor inventory signals and trigger replenishment before shortages occur
  • Support basic material tracking and accuracy within ERP / inventory systems
  • Identify gaps in material flow and communicate improvements to factory leadership
  • Act as the first line of defense against material-driven downtime
  • Clock with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Stockroom teams to resolve shortages
  • Support rapid recovery during production disruptions by prioritizing critical builds
  • Maintain clear communication with line leads on material status and risks

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or associate degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production support environments
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-mix or high-rate production settings
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in real time with minimal supervision
  • Basic familiarity with inventory systems, material handling, and shop floor operations
  • Physically capable of moving materials and working on the factory floor for extended periods

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience supporting lineside material or kitting operations
  • Familiarity with kanban or pull-based replenishment systems
  • Exposure to electronics or hardware manufacturing environments
  • Experience coordinating with stockroom, logistics, or supply chain teams
  • Forklift or material handling certification (if applicable)

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more

Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code

Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

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