TACOM (RRAD): Material Coordinator (Contingency)

Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank‑automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations. Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Material Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the receipt, storage, tracking, issuance, and movement of materials, parts, and supplies in support of TACOM maintenance and sustainment activities. This role ensures materials are available to support production schedules, maintenance work orders, and operational requirements while maintaining accurate inventory records and compliance with logistics and property accountability procedures. The coordinator will additionally support cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities. This position is contingent upon award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process workflow in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) systems.
• Accomplish assignments related to planning and acquisition of parts for the assigned branch.
• Use knowledge of the LMP/CAMS/ERP software package to perform duties.
• Provide detailed support within LMP processes to ensure requirements derived from the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module are valid and support mission schedules.
• Apply thorough knowledge of the MRP structure to support execution of material and demand management within the LMP enterprise solution.
• Assume ownership and responsibility for maintaining an adequate supply of materials while minimizing unnecessary or premature expenditure.
• Request material needed through validation from Parts Managers and defined SOP procedures.
• Utilize LMP production‑order component listings to identify material requirements for kit building and production.
• Update required materials to production orders and issue component listings to eliminate unnecessary demands.
• Use LMP transactions to issue and return materials to correct production orders for billing accuracy.
• Investigate production orders daily to identify parts billing issues, missing final‑issue indicators, transfer requirements/orders, and take corrective action.
• Work with shop‑floor material expediters to ensure parts are on production orders or relay information to Parts Managers for BOM placement.
• Compile and communicate material shortages impacting production using Excel spreadsheets and email.
• Ensure parts are ordered to meet schedules.
• Resolve parts problems, including wrong parts received, unacceptable substitutes, or non‑availability of material.
• Maintain contacts with customers and other offices on urgent, critical shortages and special items.
• Perform production‑order maintenance to component lists as needed.
• Research and obtain material through interaction with Material Planners, Production Planners, other expeditors, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Apply knowledge of scheduling activities and their impact on materials management within ERP/LMP/SAP environments.
• Communicate with Parts Managers, Production Planners, and PMD personnel to ensure proper materials are in place to support schedule requirements.
• Validate supply actions, address late deliveries, and identify corrective actions promptly with minimal supervision.
• Work directly with internal and external departments/organizations, including on‑site DLA, within a complex multi‑mission installation.
• Access the information‑management system for email and LMP as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; supplemental technical or vocational training preferred.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in material coordination, inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics.
• Skill in verifying short, over, and damaged conditions of incoming stock by opening, counting, and visually checking container contents.
• Knowledge of procedures for reporting short, over, and damaged conditions of incoming stock.
• Ability to report these conditions to a supervisor or other responsible supply personnel when required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs.
• Prior government contracting experience.

Additional Information

This position involves a physical work environment that requires standing, walking, and lifting. Potential exposure to machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions exists. Employees may be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.