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Materials Coordinator (3-month Term)

@ New Flyer

Winnipeg, Manitoba

On-siteTemporary3+ years experience
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Overview

New Flyer is hiring a Materials Coordinator on a 3-month temporary term to coordinate receiving, shipping, shop floor, planning and point-of-use materials activities. The role involves inventory accuracy, engineering change orders, budget support and meeting material measurements within a cell-based team. The posting states competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package with immediate eligibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate receiving, shipping, shop floor, planning and point-of-use materials activities
  • Implement engineering change orders on released jobs
  • Maintain material department budget with indirect labour and supplies
  • Monitor material measurements and reduce negatives to zero
  • Perform cell audits to ensure inventory accuracy

Requirements summary:

  • Three to five years in an inventory control position, preferably in manufacturing
  • APICS certification or current enrollment in APICS programs
  • Oracle experience an asset
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Exceptional Microsoft Office skills

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Employer posting date
2026-08-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSupply chain & logistics
Experience3+ years
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAPICS
Perks mentionedPaid training

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New Flyer

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Full company description

About New Flyer: New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com. About NFI Group: Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With 8,200 team members in nine countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, and www.nfi.parts.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Kernaghan Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C, CA
  • 106 National Dr, Anniston, Alabama 36207, US
  • 6200 Glenn Carlson Dr, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301, US
Business categories
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Fuel Cell
Other recorded names
  • New Flyer
Specialties
  • Bus Manufacturing
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Battery Electric
  • Public Transit
  • Parts Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Transportation
  • Vehicle Innovation
  • Vehicle Technology
  • Clean Energy
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • #ZEB
  • #EV
  • #smartmobility
  • and #LeadingtheZEvolution
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Reported total investment
351,054,294

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About New Flyer: New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses…

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersWinnipeg, Manitoba
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesBus ManufacturingElectric PropulsionBattery ElectricPublic TransitParts DistributionManufacturingPublic TransportationVehicle InnovationVehicle TechnologyClean Energy
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Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all activities associated with the Materials department. Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, shop floor, planning, and all point of use locations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Coordinate materials functions in a cell concept setting within a team environment including materials, manufacturing engineering, production, and quality assurance

• Implement engineering change orders to released jobs.

• Assist in the development, communication and deployment of departmental policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure success in all processes.

• Assist in maintaining the material department budget with indirect labor, overtime, materials supplies, communication devices, and travel.

• Monitor, measure, and meet all material measurements.

• Monitor and reduce negatives to zero, monitor line entry schedule and part status prior to and during the build process.

• Perform cell audits to ensure inventory accuracy

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Between 3- and 5-years’ experience in an inventory control position preferably within a manufacturing setting.

• Experience with Oracle would be an asset.

• APICS certification or currently enrolled in APICS programs.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret information quickly.

• Exceptional computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

  • Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
  • Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
  • Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
  • Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

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