Job opportunity
Materials Coordinator
03101 GIP Construction & Materials
Materials Coordinator GIP Materials Engineering
Reporting to the EVP, the Materials Coordinator supports the planning and execution of raw material and product supply, and the successful delivery of product orders to customers. This role is critical to operations, and collaborates with Operations, Sales, and Finance/Accounting both within the GIP Materials Engineering business unit and with other GIP business units. You will be responsible for coordinating shipments from various supply points, preparing supply and logistics plans, forecasts, price and cost analyses for materials and haul, tracking volumes against commitments, providing time sensitive customs clearance documents, and related projects. You will also coordinate projects to improve the automation of business processes and other improvements. The position requires a self-starter who collaborates effectively with multiple stakeholders to obtain required information, and strong analytical abilities to consolidate this information into plans and analyses which facilitate effective operational decisions.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
Materials Coordinator Responsibilities
SUPPLY COORDINATION – Coordinate material supply from supply points to meet operational requirements and volume commitments. Track and coordinate required changes in supply points. Provide time sensitive customs documentation to facilitate clearance of goods across border.
SUPPLY PLANS - Obtain supply forecasts, material inventories, and committed purchases, and prepare supply plans forecasting supply requirements, inventory levels, and purchase requirements. Maintain and improve systems for tracking inventory and production quantities.
PRODUCT COST AND PRICING ANALYSES – Obtain up to date raw material cost and product formulations and prepare product cost summaries for asphalt cement, emulsion, cutback and additive products. Track and model asphalt prices and volumes. Coordinate maintenance of current and accurate inventory item set-up in JDE Edwards ERP system.
Coordination and Collaboration – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information required to prepare plans and analyses, and to coordinate shipments from various supply points. Prepare and communicate plans and analyses to facilitate effective operational decisions.
Business Improvement – Reduce time and resources required to execute planning and analyses by improving and automating templates and reports, and other such initiatives. Coordinate projects undertaken to automate business processes. Act as stakeholder contact to coordinate information and resources for projects involving different stakeholders within and outside of the GIP Materials Engineering business unit.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of experience in project coordination, planning, and analysis, or background to quickly develop competency in these areas.
Post‑secondary diploma/degree in business administration, logistics, operations management, supply chain management, or a relevant field, considered an asset.
Strong computer and analytical abilities with high level proficiency in Excel, and proficiency or the background to quickly develop competency in PowerBI.
Self‑starter who can obtain information from fragmented sources and consolidate into meaningful plans and analyses that facilitate effective operational decisions.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Effective time management and ability to deliver on time.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Experience in a construction or manufacturing related field is desirable.
Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or other is desirable.
WHAT WE OFFER
Expected Base Salary: $55,000 – 68,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
Comprehensive group benefits program.
Retirement savings program.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Our People
At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best.
Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public.
Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely.
GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.
Our Work
The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities.
We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities.
From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors.
The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.
Our Culture
We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.
Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.
As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.
If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!
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Apply on source site Reporting to the EVP, the Materials Coordinator supports the planning and execution of raw material and product supply, and the successful delivery of product orders to customers. This role is critical to operations, and collaborates with Operations, Sales, and Finance/Accounting both within the GIP Materials Engineering business unit and with other GIP business units. You will be responsible for coordinating shipments from various supply points, preparing supply and logistics plans, forecasts, price and cost analyses for materials and haul, tracking volumes against commitments, providing time sensitive customs clearance documents, and related projects. You will also coordinate projects to improve the automation of business processes and other improvements. The position requires a self-starter who collaborates effectively with multiple stakeholders to obtain required information, and strong analytical abilities to consolidate this information into plans and analyses which facilitate effective operational decisions.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
Materials Coordinator Responsibilities
SUPPLY COORDINATION – Coordinate material supply from supply points to meet operational requirements and volume commitments. Track and coordinate required changes in supply points. Provide time sensitive customs documentation to facilitate clearance of goods across border.
SUPPLY PLANS - Obtain supply forecasts, material inventories, and committed purchases, and prepare supply plans forecasting supply requirements, inventory levels, and purchase requirements. Maintain and improve systems for tracking inventory and production quantities.
PRODUCT COST AND PRICING ANALYSES – Obtain up to date raw material cost and product formulations and prepare product cost summaries for asphalt cement, emulsion, cutback and additive products. Track and model asphalt prices and volumes. Coordinate maintenance of current and accurate inventory item set-up in JDE Edwards ERP system.
Coordination and Collaboration – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information required to prepare plans and analyses, and to coordinate shipments from various supply points. Prepare and communicate plans and analyses to facilitate effective operational decisions.
Business Improvement – Reduce time and resources required to execute planning and analyses by improving and automating templates and reports, and other such initiatives. Coordinate projects undertaken to automate business processes. Act as stakeholder contact to coordinate information and resources for projects involving different stakeholders within and outside of the GIP Materials Engineering business unit.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of experience in project coordination, planning, and analysis, or background to quickly develop competency in these areas.
Post‑secondary diploma/degree in business administration, logistics, operations management, supply chain management, or a relevant field, considered an asset.
Strong computer and analytical abilities with high level proficiency in Excel, and proficiency or the background to quickly develop competency in PowerBI.
Self‑starter who can obtain information from fragmented sources and consolidate into meaningful plans and analyses that facilitate effective operational decisions.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Effective time management and ability to deliver on time.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Experience in a construction or manufacturing related field is desirable.
Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or other is desirable.
WHAT WE OFFER
Expected Base Salary: $55,000 – 68,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
Comprehensive group benefits program.
Retirement savings program.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Our People
At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best.
Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public.
Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely.
GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.
Our Work
The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities.
We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities.
From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors.
The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.
Our Culture
We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.
Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.
As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.
If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!
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