Materials Coordinator/ Supply Chain

The Flow Controller: Your Essential Role as an Oil Sands Materials Coordinator / Supply Chain Professional

In the vast and complex operations of the Fort McMurray Oil Sands, the seamless flow of materials and equipment is the lifeblood of every project and maintenance activity. As a Materials Coordinator / Supply Chain Professional, you are the critical link ensuring that the right components are in the right place at the right time, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. If you possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for inventory accuracy, and thrive on optimizing supply chain processes in a dynamic environment, FORT MCMURRAY LABOR SOURCE is your direct connection to pivotal opportunities with leading industry players.

Key Responsibilities & Ensuring Operational Readiness

Your precision and proactive management will directly contribute to the uninterrupted success of large-scale Oil Sands projects. Typical duties for an Oil Sands Materials Coordinator / Supply Chain Professional include:

• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage inventory levels for critical materials, equipment, and spare parts, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet operational demands without excess.
• Receiving & Issuing: Coordinate the receiving, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to quality standards.
• Material Tracking: Implement and utilize systems to track the movement of materials through the supply chain, from procurement to delivery and consumption, ensuring traceability and accountability.
• Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with logistics and transportation teams to plan and coordinate the efficient movement of materials to and from various sites, minimizing delays and costs.
• Vendor Liaison: Act as a key contact with vendors and suppliers regarding material availability, delivery schedules, and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Warehouse Operations: Support and coordinate activities within the warehouse or laydown yards, ensuring safe storage practices, proper material preservation, and efficient space utilization.
• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate material masters and inventory data within ERP systems (e.g., SAP), conducting regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure system accuracy.
• Returns & Repairs: Coordinate the return of unused materials and the movement of repairable items, ensuring proper documentation and processing.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate regular reports on inventory levels, material consumption, delivery performance, and cost efficiencies to support informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to improve material management and supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Highly Competitive Compensation & Robust Benefits

Oil Sands Materials Coordinator / Supply Chain roles offer highly competitive compensation packages, reflecting your vital contribution to efficient operations and cost control. You can expect:

• Industry-Leading Hourly Rates: Remuneration that aligns with the high demand for your specialized inventory and logistics expertise in this critical sector. Rates can vary significantly based on experience and specific project demands.
• Significant Overtime Potential: Ample opportunities for additional earning, particularly during peak project phases, turnarounds, or periods of high operational activity.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to robust benefits packages, often including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employer-matched retirement savings plans.
• Attractive FIFO/Camp Options: For many site-based roles, appealing Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) options from major hubs (e.g., Edmonton, Calgary) or generous camp accommodations/living allowances may be available. These enhance your earning potential by reducing living costs and provide a structured work-life balance for those on rotation.

Who We're Looking For: Your Essential Qualifications

To excel as an Oil Sands Materials Coordinator / Supply Chain professional, you'll need a strong foundation in inventory management, supply chain principles, and a meticulous approach:

• Proven Experience: Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience in a Materials Coordinator, Inventory Control, Warehouse, or Supply Chain administrative role, preferably within the oil & gas, mining, heavy industrial, or large-scale construction sectors.
• ERP System Proficiency: Strong proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP for materials management (MM module), or other relevant inventory management software.
• Inventory Management Expertise: Solid understanding of inventory control principles, warehousing best practices, and material flow processes.
• Organizational & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in managing inventory records, material movements, and documentation.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective liaison with procurement, logistics, project teams, and vendors.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify and resolve material-related issues (e.g., shortages, discrepancies, delays) under pressure, demonstrating a proactive approach.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (for data analysis, reconciliation, reporting) and Outlook.
• Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to safety culture and an understanding of material handling safety regulations. Valid safety certifications (e.g., CSTS, Forklift Operator) are often required for site-based positions.
• Education: A post-secondary diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.