Material Coordinator

About the Role

The Material Coordinator provides analytical, executional, and advisory support for sourcing and materials management activities across King Arthur Baking's internal manufacturing facility and external manufacturing partners. This role is responsible for assessing material availability, inventory health, and supply risk; coordinating material transitions and innovation launches; and supporting performance management and continuous improvement initiatives. The Material Coordinator applies independent judgment to evaluate data, identify risks, recommend actions, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure continuity of supply, inventory accuracy, and alignment with production and business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of raw material, packaging availability and purchase orders supporting both internal production and external manufacturing partners
• Analyze inventory levels, aging, usage trends, and storage constraints to identify risks and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with the Material Planner to evaluate production scenarios, forecasting assumptions, material transfers, and inventory strategies
• Lead coordination of material transitions, runout planning, and innovation launches to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Monitor supplier and co-manufacturer performance using KPIs and scorecards, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Quality and R&D to evaluate aging or at-risk materials and support mitigation plans
• Provide guidance and resolution support for complex delivery, receipt, return, and material disposition issues
• Partner with Accounting to analyze and resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration while utilizing technology-driven tools to enhance and optimize processes
• Communicate material risks, insights, and recommendations to sourcing and supply chain leadership

Experience and Education

• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, materials management, or a related field
• 1-3 years' functional use of planning systems and methodologies - Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SAP S/4HANA preferred
• 1-3 years' functional experience in automated Procure to Pay systems and process - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), EDI, SAP S/4HANA preferred
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experience will help them transition into this role

Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, optimize inventory levels, and material flow. Think and act strategically, understanding how the role contributes to the larger business outcomes
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in ERP and MRP systems with operational knowledge of system integrations and data flows. Working knowledge in SAP S/4HANA and advanced analytics tools such as Data Cubes and MS Power BI
• Customer Service Orientation: Committed to delivering exceptional experiences for internal teams, external partners, and paying customers. Maintains high standards of quality and responsiveness in all interactions
• Communication & Collaboration: Functions confidently with cross-functional teams and business partners in support of supply chain activities. Communicates proactively and effectively, tailoring messages to audience and context
• Results Orientated & Attention to Detail: Identifies opportunities for improvement and consistency across operations. Demonstrates persistence, accountability, and a high-performance standard for self and others
• Judgment & Accountability: Exercises sound judgment within defined guidelines and knows when to escalate issues. Takes responsibility for assigned work, follows established processes, and supports resolution of issues through collaboration and persistence

Success Factors

• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur's mission, products, and baking in general with a commitment to living our values
• Community-minded, gets involved, volunteers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk, both in a home office and onsite, using a computer and other standard office equipment
• Regular use of computer keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through digital platforms
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment
• May occasionally be required to lift or move items up to 15 pounds (e.g., office materials, documents)
• Visual acuity needed for reviewing documents, spreadsheets, and data on screens
• Ability to commute to the office for in-person meetings, training, or other business needs as required

Work Environment

• Indoors, a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature changes
• This role operates in a professional office environment where most work is performed at a desk
• Remote work environment that meets KAB standards for work

Safety

• Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization and is responsible for adhering to/providing work in a safe and ergonomic manner, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting conditions immediately or reporting them promptly
• Participates in safety and compliance training and safety and health programs

Location

Hybrid combining working from home, and onsite in White River Junction VT roughly 1-2 days per quarter. Ideal candidates will be located within 120 miles of our offices.

Pay

$49,900 to $68,000 annual salary; commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(k) with a company match. Additionally: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)*, and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.