Logistic Specialist – Material Coordinator

About the role

The Material Coordinator ensures the smooth flow, availability, and control of engineering materials needed for program activities, prototype builds, and project milestones across multiple sites. Acting as the central liaison between engineering, purchasing, suppliers, logistics providers, and manufacturing plants, the role guarantees timely material readiness and accurate tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow, availability, and tracking of engineering materials, including prototype and production components, across suppliers, plants, warehouses, and engineering locations.
• Monitor material status, delivery plans, shortages, and priorities to align with program milestones and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for material‑related follow‑up with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, logistics partners, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain up‑to‑date material tracking records (quantities, delivery dates, shipment references, open points).
• Support shipment coordination and transport prioritization for urgent project needs.
• Manage material documentation such as delivery notes, packing lists, and shipment records.
• Identify material risks, escalate critical issues promptly, and assist in recovery actions to protect program timing.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in material coordination, logistics, supply chain, purchasing support, manufacturing, or engineering operations.
• Basic knowledge of material planning, supplier follow‑up, shipment coordination, inventory control, and delivery tracking processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage priorities, and follow up on open points in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment.

Required skills

• Material planning
• Supplier follow‑up
• Shipment coordination
• Inventory control
• Delivery tracking