Lead Materials Coordinator

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Lead Materials Coordinator.  If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world.  Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States.  With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.  Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Lead Materials Coordinator is responsible for overseeing inventory management, logistics, and customer support, this position ensures efficient processing, storage, and distribution of fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and related equipment while serving as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and Search & Rescue (S&R) customers.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage warehouse operations for fire protection equipment, including receiving, inventory management, organization, and shipping of extinguishers, suppression systems, and related safety equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for S&R customers, internal sales teams, and field technicians, providing expert support and seamless communication throughout the equipment procurement and delivery process.
• Organize and categorize inventory by specific job requirements, project specifications, and customer orders to ensure rapid and accurate fulfillment.
• Conduct daily inventory audits and reconciliation, maintaining thorough records.
• Manage receiving processes, including detailed inspection of incoming shipments, verification of equipment specifications, quality control checks, and proper documentation.
• Coordinate logistics for equipment distribution, including preparing shipping documentation, managing packaging requirements, and ensuring timely delivery to customers and job sites.
• Adhere to safety protocols for handling, storing, and moving specialized fire protection equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Handle complex customer inquiries, resolve equipment-related issues, and provide technical support for S&R teams and internal staff.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and preparation for field readiness, ensuring all items meet stringent safety and performance standards.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management to support warehouse and logistics operations.

What We Are Looking For: 

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field may be preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and warehouse safety certifications required.
• Hazardous materials handling certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in material management, with at least 2-3 years in leadership or supervisory role
• Proven experience in materials coordination, procurement, or inventory management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing warehouse teams and implementing complex inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic procurement and inventory optimization strategies.
• Extensive background in fire protection equipment or specialized industrial inventory management preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities with demonstrated success in motivating and developing warehouse teams.
• Advanced proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively collaborate across all organizational levels

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices
• Capable of using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, grinding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc
• Materials Coordinators typically work in an office environment, but they may spend time in warehouses, stockrooms, and other storage facilities.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly and Make It Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.