Inventory Coordinator

Job Description

Summary

The Inventory Coordinatoris responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring efficient inventory management processes. This role plays a key part in tracking, organizing, and reporting stock levels to support operations and minimize discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with inventory management systems and cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels through regular counts and reconciliation processes

Update inventory management systems with real-time data on stock levels, transfers, and adjustments

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner

Use exception reporting and targeted count lists to identify specific product requiring investigation and counting.

Weigh and count inventory as required; check all inventory locations when discrepancies are found.

Review negative inventory quantities in sub-inventory locations

Review aging open work orders for existence and accuracy of reported amounts in ERP system.

Resolve all identified inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.

Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and propose systemic solutions.

Ensure adherence to current cycle count policy

Spend the majority (80-90%) of time on the manufacturing floor, working closely with operators, supervisors, warehouse staff and purchasing staff to identify issues.

Assist with audits and cycle counts, and implement corrective actions when necessary

Qualifications/Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics or related field preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and/or managing inventory transactions

Experience using large ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) a plus

Full-time