Materials Coordinator I - Contract - Carlsbad, CA
Proclinical is seeking a Materials Coordinator I for a contract role in Carlsbad, CA.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will focus on managing the receipt, documentation, and coordination of materials within a dynamic manufacturing and laboratory environment. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in data entry and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and SOPs.
- Ability to resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with various departments.
- Experience with inventory management and material control.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment and vehicles.
- Commitment to ethical standards and company policies.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
The Materials Coordinator I's responsibilities will be:
- Receive incoming materials and verify against specifications, vendor documents, and purchase orders.
- Support the Quality Management System by adhering to documentation practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform accurate data entry in the Enterprise Resource System (ERP) for material transactions.
- Maintain receiving documentation in compliance with internal procedures and SOPs.
- Follow best practices for material inventory, purchasing, and control, and provide improvement recommendations.
- Resolve supplier invoice issues in collaboration with Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for timely testing and release of materials.
- Conduct cycle counts and wall-to-wall counts as needed.
- Pick and stage materials for manufacturing and laboratory support.
- Ensure accurate client billing and raw material traceability through timely return-to-stock processing.
- Maintain organized work areas using 6S principles (sort, straighten, standardize, shine, sustain, safety).
- Reconcile inventory variances with Manufacturing and laboratory departments.
- Package and ship materials and samples to customers and testing facilities, monitoring shipments for potential delays.
- Provide backup support for client audits.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders.
- Adapt to changing priorities in a high-paced environment.
- Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to move materials.
- Uphold high ethical and moral standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and clients as needed.
- Participate as a team player in all aspects of the business.
- Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Anderson Maldonado at a.maldonado@proclinical.com
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
