Materials Coordinator

Job Description:

Materials Coordinator

Description

Grade 15 - Starting hourly rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Materials Coordinator replenishes inventory material for multiple warehouses and requisitions material and equipment for internal customers. In addition, this position co-coordinates and researches cycle counts, and supports/participates in annual inventories. The Coordinator must ensure that all material requests and quotes are in compliance with SAWS purchasing procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Procures stock material and orders non-stock materials utilizing pre-defined contracts/purchase orders and requisitions.
• Purchases stock materials utilizing credit cards, petty cash, and requests for payment.
• Responsible for creating item numbers and specifications and inputting them into the inventory management software.
• Monitors inventory levels to maintain department metrics and objectives
• Researches discrepancies on stock levels, special order items, receipts and invoices.
• Evaluates and verifies supplier performance according to contract requirements to insure specifications, price, and delivery time are being met.
• Creates, modifies, and maintains reports from the software databases.
• Participates in cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Provides guidance to internal customer to comply with SAWS purchasing policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under general supervision.
• This position is responsible for determining the replenishment strategies for stock material.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience in inventory planning.
• Knowledge of ABC Analysis, Safety Stock, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and Inventory Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing Management Level 1 Certificates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal customers, vendors, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for procuring stock materials in support of an inventory valuing approximately $5,000,000 annually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Occasionally subject to climbing stairs/ladder to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in an office/warehouse environment and occasionally performs duties in outside environment. May be required to operate a company vehicle.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including nights and weekends.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$43,576.00 - $71,739.00 Annually