Materials Coordinator

About the role

At Tenneco, the Materials Coordinator supports material planning, inventory coordination, and cross-functional communication to help ensure materials are available on time for production and new program activity. The role works with purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and suppliers to help maintain material flow, resolve shortages, and support operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow for production and program requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and help address material shortages or supply risks.
• Work with purchasing, production, and suppliers to support on-time material availability.
• Track material status, delivery timing, and issues that require follow-up.
• Maintain accurate material-related records, reports, and system updates.
• Support new program launches by helping align materials readiness with timing requirements.
• Communicate material constraints, risks, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Help resolve discrepancies related to shipments, inventory, or material availability.
• Help ensure materials processes follow company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in material coordination and planning.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in materials coordination, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Datos clave

• A high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in materials coordination, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• The role supports material planning, inventory coordination, and material availability for production and programs.