Sr. Inventory Control Coordinator - SC.MTIC.R3

Advanced Laser Systems Technology (ALST) has an opening for a Sr. Inventory Control Coordinator. ALST is located in Orlando, Florida and is part of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) which is headquartered in Londonderry, NH. ALST is an established leader in Electro-Optical laser systems for military defense applications domestically and internationally. As a trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, ALST is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators and our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth.

We offer an alternative work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

The Senior Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all physical and administrative inventory management processes, including receiving, storing, tracking, distributing, and inventory control of materials, parts, and equipment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for inventory operations, providing leadership and guidance to inventory personnel while driving process improvements, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

In addition to managing inventory activities, this position oversees material preparation processes, including washing, drying, bagging, tagging, and cleanroom material handling requirements. The Lead Senior Inventory Control Coordinator partners closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to ensure material availability, inventory integrity, and compliance with organizational objectives. This position operates with minimal supervision and exercises significant independent judgment in resolving complex inventory and material management challenges.

Works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Encounters problems which are varied and non-routine. Requires basic problem-solving techniques to clearly identify and resolve problems. Impact is short term (typically limited to one year). Scope of impact will be at the department and/or team level. Work may also impact related activities outside of own work team and/or department.

Financial accountability typically confined to proactive management of cost within the project/team.

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May be informal team leader via coaching / mentoring more junior employees without direct supervisory responsibilities. Interprets or explains data or information to deliver messages; audience may not be knowledgeable about the subject matter.

• Lead and coordinate inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, material availability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for inventory management processes, systems, and best practices.
• Provide guidance, training, mentoring, and technical support to inventory control personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve inventory control procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through ongoing auditing, reconciliation, cycle counting, and transaction management.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive process improvements.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of production kits to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Perform and supervise washing, drying, bagging, tagging, and packaging activities in accordance with company quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead cleanroom material preparation activities and ensure compliance with contamination control procedures and cleanroom protocols.
• Manage ERP/MRP inventory processes, including inventory transactions, material issues, receipts, transfers, and adjustments.
• Perform complex ERP/MRP Bill of Materials (BOM) roll-ups and validate material requirements, inventory planning, and cost accuracy.
• Support inventory forecasting, material planning efforts, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve inventory-related challenges and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Lead inventory audits and support internal,…