Inventory and Materials Specialist

Jobtailor; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to manage cycle counting, data integrity, and material movements for manufacturing operations. You will enter data into Microsoft Dynamics 365, monitor stock levels, and ensure accurate inventory records across stockrooms and production cells.

The role requires 3–5 years in inventory control within a manufacturing setting, forklift certification, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory management, transactions, work orders, and materials tracking.
• Working knowledge of cycle counting methodologies, inventory control practices, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and maintain applicable certifications as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows operating systems, email, and internet-based applications.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and respectful workplace interactions.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and noise levels.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.
• Preferred: experience supporting manufacturing operations through material planning, inventory control, or stockroom management.
• Preferred: mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Preferred: experience with Kanban systems and point-of-use inventory replenishment processes.
• Preferred: experience participating in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory identification, verification, and cycle counting.
• Monitor, reconcile, and process inventory transactions to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Enter and maintain inventory data in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Reconcile inventory daily or as required.
• Monitor material issues and inventory movement from stockroom locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient stockroom and inventory storage area.
• Pull, stage, and kit materials and components for manufacturing work orders.
• Audit and reconcile component shortages and overages for manufacturing jobs.
• Process work orders, pick lists, and inventory transactions.
• Adjust pick lists and inventory allocations to support production.
• Assist with work order completion and job closure.
• Monitor inventory consumption at point-of-use locations and manufacturing cells.
• Replenish production inventory using Kanban or other replenishment systems.
• Return excess materials and process related transactions.
• Gather and report physical inventory count data.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts related to inventory control and material flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and unobstructed work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory Control

Cycle Counting

Inventory Reconciliation

Kanban Systems

Data Entry

Inventory Analysis

Material Planning

Work Order Processing

Forklift Operation

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Operating Systems

Email Applications

Internet-Based Applications

Job description

• Perform inventory identification, verification, and cycle counting


• Monitor, reconcile, and process inventory transactions to maintain accurate inventory levels


• Enter and maintain inventory data in Microsoft Dynamics 365


• Reconcile inventory daily or as required


• Monitor material issues and inventory movement from stockroom locations


• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient stockroom and inventory storage area


• Pull, stage, and kit materials and components for manufacturing work orders


• Audit and reconcile component shortages and overages for manufacturing jobs


• Process work orders, pick lists, and inventory transactions


• Adjust pick lists and inventory allocations to support production


• Assist with work order completion and job closure


• Monitor inventory consumption at point-of-use locations and manufacturing cells


• Replenish production inventory using Kanban or other replenishment systems


• Return excess materials and process related transactions


• Gather and report physical inventory count data


• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts related to inventory control and material flow


• Maintain a safe, clean, and unobstructed work environment


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum of 3-5 years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment


• Experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory management, transactions, work orders, and materials tracking


• Working knowledge of cycle counting methodologies, inventory control practices, and lean manufacturing principles


• Ability to safely operate forklifts and maintain applicable certifications as required


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows operating systems, email, and internet-based applications


• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail


• Ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and resolve issues effectively


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately


• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and respectful workplace interactions


• Regular and reliable attendance


• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed


• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing


• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and noise levels


• Compliance with company attendance standards


• Preferred: experience supporting manufacturing operations through material planning, inventory control, or stockroom management


• Preferred: mechanical or electrical aptitude


• Preferred: experience with Kanban systems and point-of-use inventory replenishment processes


• Preferred: experience participating in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and management within a manufacturing environment, utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for accurate tracking and reporting. Proficient in lean manufacturing principles and cycle counting methodologies to support efficient material flow and continuous improvement efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Control


• Microsoft Dynamics 365


• Cycle Counting Methodologies


• Lean Manufacturing Principles


• Forklift Operation

Hard Skills

• Inventory Identification


• Inventory Verification


• Cycle Counting


• Inventory Reconciliation


• Material Staging


• Work Order Processing


• Kanban Systems


• Data Entry


• Inventory Analysis


• Material Planning

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Problem-Solving


• Teamwork


• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Stockroom Management


• Materials Management


• Continuous Improvement


• Point-of-Use Inventory

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite


• Windows Operating Systems


• Email Applications


• Internet-Based Applications