Materials Coordinator

Nanaimo 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Materials Coordinator. This position is responsible for purchasing a variety of goods and services within established limits and authority; ships; receives and records the movement of corporate goods and maintains inventories.  

The Role 

As a Material Coordinator, you directly report to the Supply Chain Manager performing the following duties:  

• Performing an inventory control function, utilizing a computerized inventory system, by monitoring, recording and maintaining inventory levels and resolving discrepancies; maintaining stock rotation; ensuring optimum usage of warehouse space; maintaining parts catalogues and technical reference manuals; and performing housekeeping duties 

• Shipping, receiving and recording the movement of goods by organizing, consolidating and co-ordinating transportation inbound and outbound; loading and unloading trucks; operating a range of motorized equipment for movement and storage of goods; picking, packing and marking orders as required; and maintaining record-keeping systems as appropriate 

• Processing purchasing transactions by reviewing, checking and analyzing requisitions; assisting requisitioners to develop product and service specifications; checking current inventories for availability and issuing goods where appropriate; and initiating orders within corporate contracts 

• Expediting the purchasing process; determining contract terms and conditions, inviting tenders; using standard forms, writing contract agreements within established limits and authority; and awarding and/or recommending awards depending on complexity of contract 

• Monitoring vendor performance; receiving, inspecting and verifying shipments; and reconciling discrepancies with vendors 

• Operating tool cribs by recording issues and returns and maintaining tools and equipment 

• Providing orientation, guidance, and familiarization to new and existing team members 

• Performing additional duties including communicating Corporate Purchasing and Inventory policies and procedures to vendors and internal clients for compliance purposes; and co-ordinating and/or producing reports 

What you bring to the team 

Competency Requirements:  

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including technical information, in a manner that is complete, clear and concise 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals to achieve corporate goals 

• Ability to effectively organize and manage one’s own workload independently, taking into consideration multiple tasks, change in priorities, deadlines and available resources to ensure efficient completion of tasks 

• Ability to recognize sensitive information and maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality using fair business practices 

• Ability to assess situations, assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze potential problems and solutions making independent decisions and take appropriate actions 

• Ability to identify and recommend changes to policies, procedures and systems to meet corporate and customer needs 

• Ability to enter, manipulate and retrieve computer data in a quick and accurate manner using current standard BCF Oracle and Maximo software 

• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate level 

• Working knowledge of inventory management, warehouse practices and buying principles 

• Working knowledge of relevant trade and engineering materials and equipment 

• Strong team orientation 

• Ability to work well under pressure 

Education Requirements:  

• BC or inter-provincial Trades Qualification in industrial/automotive warehousing; or Certificate in purchasing plus considerable experience in an industrial environment; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 31, 2026. 

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives” 

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.