Materials Coordinator

Location: Podensac, France
Contract: Contract

About the role

Our client, an industrial organisation based in Podensac, needs a Materials Coordinator on a contract basis. You’ll make sure the right materials and components are available at the right time, so production and project work run without avoidable delays or shortages.

The role connects purchasing, production, warehouse and planning teams. You’ll monitor stock levels and material requirements, coordinate orders and deliveries, and keep information accurate in the relevant systems. When shortages, delays or discrepancies come up, you’ll work with suppliers and colleagues to resolve them quickly and keep operations on track.

The position is based in Podensac, in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, south-east of Bordeaux. It suits someone organised, proactive and comfortable juggling several priorities, with a good feel for how material flow affects day-to-day operations. Start date, duration and working pattern will be confirmed with candidates.

Main responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material requirements in line with production and project schedules
• Monitor stock levels and flag shortages, surpluses or slow-moving items
• Raise and follow up material requests and orders with purchasing and suppliers
• Track deliveries and keep internal teams informed of expected arrival dates and delays
• Coordinate the receipt, checking and storage of materials with warehouse teams
• Keep material data, stock records and transactions accurate in the ERP or inventory system
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in quantities, documentation or deliveries
• Support stock counts and inventory reconciliation
• Help improve material flow, planning accuracy and stock control processes

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in materials coordination, material planning, inventory control or a similar supply chain role
• Experience working in an industrial, production or manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems
• Strong organisational skills and able to manage several priorities at once
• Accurate, detail-focused approach to data and documentation
• Good communication skills and comfortable working with suppliers and internal teams
• Able to work from Podensac

Desirable

• Experience with MRP processes and material planning tools
• Good Excel skills for tracking and reporting
• Experience supporting stock counts and inventory audits

The offer

• Contract role with an industrial organisation in Podensac
• Central role connecting purchasing, production and warehouse teams
• Start date, duration and rate to be confirmed with candidates

This contract role suits a well-organised materials or supply chain professional who likes keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll keep materials flowing to production in Podensac and work closely with suppliers and internal teams. If this matches your experience, apply below.