Material Coordinator (Burlington)

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Automotive Catalysts

We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Interpret daily production schedules to allocate materials and support manufacturing requirements.
• Verify raw material availability and validity through SAP and master data systems.
• Allocate raw materials using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory principles.
• Release production orders in a timely manner to support operational requirements.
• Prepare and verify finished goods labels, ensuring barcode accuracy and readability for boxes, pallets, and parts.
• Stage materials for production orders in accordance with FIFO principles.
• Reintroduce work-in-progress materials, including detained materials, as directed by Production Team personnel.
• Replenish chemical inventory in designated storage areas while maintaining FIFO inventory practices.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and inventory audits as assigned.
• Support all plant-wide physical inventory activities, including finished goods, substrates, and chemicals.
• Ensure proper palletization, storage, and inventory transactions for substrates and finished goods, both physically and within SAP.
• De-allocate materials and return them to storage locations, ensuring accurate physical movement and SAP transactions.
• Conduct ongoing inventory verification activities to maintain stock accuracy and prevent material shortages.
• Manage the supply and storage of specialty materials, including PMF raw materials and PM chemicals.
• Track, consolidate, and maintain reclaim materials from production lines through both physical inventory control and SAP transactions.
• Ensure material packaging standards are maintained and adhered to.
• Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Participate in 6S and housekeeping initiatives to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving operations as required.
• Support additional warehouse, inventory, and production-related activities as assigned by the Shift Leader.
• Adhere to all company health, safety, quality, and environmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively contribute to a culture of safety through participation in hazard identification, preventive measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we are looking for

· College diploma or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within a process manufacturing industry.

· Training or coursework in inventory management is considered an asset.

· Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; strong mathematical and analytical abilities are preferred.

· Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is required.

· Valid forklift certification and practical forklift operating experience; skills assessment may be required.

· Shipping and receiving experience is considered an asset.

· Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Demonstrated ability to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

· Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet operational and business needs.

· The hourly starting rate for this position is $22.29 an hour.

· This is a replacement position.

· Artifical Intelligence is not being used to screen, evaluate or select candidates.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?