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Material Control Coordinator

Barry-Wehmiller · Phillips, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to balance several urgent requests at once.

What they are checking: Prioritization by customer impact and calm under pressure.

How do you communicate with a customer when a part is going to be late?

What they are checking: Honest, early communication that keeps customer trust even with bad news.

Tell me about a process you improved in a past role.

What they are checking: Initiative to fix recurring problems rather than work around them.

Why does minimizing customer downtime matter so much for a company that sells corrugating equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the customer's business and why speed builds loyalty.

What would you do

A customer's corrugator is down and they need a part we do not have in stock. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Urgency and resourcefulness when a customer's production is stopped.

How do you coordinate machining, purchasing and shipping to get a part out on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can move work across departments without direct authority over them.

How would you find out why parts are missing the 10-day target?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into causes with data instead of just working harder on each order.

About the work

This role works toward a 10-day delivery target for critical parts. What would you track daily to make sure you hit it?

What they are checking: Whether they turn a goal into specific daily checks on orders, stock and status.

What ERP or MRP systems have you used, and how do you make sure the data in them is accurate?

What they are checking: System skills and awareness that bad data causes missed deliveries.

How do you keep track of many open orders without letting one slip?

What they are checking: Whether they have a personal tracking system that keeps any single order from being dropped.

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The full job description

As published by Barry-Wehmiller.

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: As a Material Control Coordinator at BW Papersystems, you would ensure critical parts are quickly delivered to customers, minimizing downtime for their corrugated equipment. You would serve as a vital link between customer needs and our parts fulfillment process, coordinating internal resources to meet our 10-day delivery target. You will need to prioritize deadlines, communicate clearly, and maintain composure which is integral to our customer satisfaction and operational success. Job Responsibilities: • Update Customer Service Representatives regularly on order progress and status to ensure alignment between customer expectations and delivery timelines. • Monitor and manage stock levels of parts for corrugated industry equipment, identifying when reordering is necessary. • Process customer orders for parts from around the world, with the goal of fulfilling most orders within 10 days. • Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers to resolve problems quickly and keep all parties informed. • Maintain detailed notes on order status in the inventory tracking system to ensure accurate information is always available. • Check and respond to customer emails in a timely manner, participating in the rotation for managing the shared inbox. • Remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous demands and activities. • Verify received items against purchase orders and maintain accurate inventory counts. • Stay informed about engineering or product changes that affect parts inventory and adjust ordering accordingly. • Support customers with parts needs for equipment, including legacy systems that may be decades old, ensuring minimal downtime for their operations. Education and Experience Requirements: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable navigating Microsoft Excel • Must have excellent people skills • Must have good problem-solving skills • Proficient in customer relationship building #LI-MG2 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​ Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: BW Papersystems

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