Materials and Inventory Specialist
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Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 36
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $26$36 per hour (DOE)
Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution
Position Overview
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 Qualifications
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2 years of experience in inventory control materials management or related roles within manufacturing or distribution
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Hands-on experience using an ERP system for inventory transactions
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Experience managing raw materials WIP and finished goods
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
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Comfortable working in warehouse and production floor environments
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Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in metals aluminum extrusion fabrication or industrial manufacturing
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Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory audits
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Familiarity with barcode or scanner-based inventory systems
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Exposure to lean manufacturing continuous improvement or 5S practices
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Experience supporting ERP implementations or system transitions
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials WIP and finished goods within the ERP system
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Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
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Execute inventory transactions including receipts issues transfers and adjustments
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Support production by ensuring material availability and accurate inventory locations
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Coordinate with purchasing warehouse and production teams on material flow
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Track material movement lot control and traceability as required
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Identify root causes of inventory variances and support corrective actions
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Assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy
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