Lead Material Coordinator

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 12736

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 
 
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
 
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Lead Material Coordinator oversees the entire materials management process, providing strategic direction, leadership, and guidance to the materials coordination team. This role involves setting objectives, establishing policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the supply chain and ensure efficient material flow.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Assist in receiving, inspecting, and verifying materials against invoices or orders.
•    Maintain inventory records and update databases or systems with accurate information.
•    Prepare materials for shipment or delivery by packaging, labeling, and organizing them appropriately.
•    Monitor stock levels and assist in conducting regular inventory counts to reconcile discrepancies.
•    Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.
•    Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to optimize material handling procedures.
•    Manage and oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations.
•    Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
•    Analyze inventory data and generate reports to identify trends, forecast needs, and optimize inventory levels.
•    Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues promptly.
•    Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement inventory strategies aligned with business objectives.
•    Lead, coach, and mentor a team of material coordinators, providing guidance and support.
•    Analyze supply chain performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency. 
•    Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

•    High School Diploma/GED preferred.
•    Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
•    Basic computer skills and proficiency in using inventory management software or systems. 
•    Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Lead
•    Has a Sense of Purpose & Inspires others
•    Has a desire & ability to “step up”
•    Takes accountability
1.    Demonstrates critical judgement 

 

Engage
•    Communicates with Impact
•    Builds and sustains relationships 
•    Plans and Organizes 
•    Is present & available 

Develop
•    Development Leaders
•    Builds High Performance people & teams
•    Invest in personal growth 
•    Developing Organization capability

Improve 
•    Creates value for the customer 
•    Demonstrates Continuous Improvement via results. 
•    Creates a culture of inclusion & involvement
•    Makes tough calls when organizations are not performing 

Demonstrates Functional Mastery
•    Adept at relationship building across functions and geography to effectively work with and leverage centers of excellence. 
•    Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
•    Detail oriented and strong data driven analytical approach to HR processes
•    Effective with co