Materials and Inventory Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $26–$36 per hour (DOE)
Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution
A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Materials and Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain accurate inventory across raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. This is a hands‑on role that works closely with production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and purchasing teams to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and ERP system integrity.
The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and is comfortable executing inventory transactions within an ERP system while maintaining strong process discipline on the production floor.
Required Qualifications2+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or related roles within manufacturing or distribution
Hands‑on experience using an ERP system for inventory transactions
Experience managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Comfortable working in warehouse and production floor environments
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in metals, aluminum, extrusion, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing
Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory audits
Familiarity with barcode or scanner‑based inventory systems
Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or 5S practices
Experience supporting ERP implementations or system transitions
Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods within the ERP system
Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Execute inventory transactions including receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments
Support production by ensuring material availability and accurate inventory locations
Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams on material flow
Track material movement, lot control, and traceability as required
Identify root causes of inventory variances and support corrective actions
Assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy
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