Inventory Control Specialist

noahmedical; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Noah Medical is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records, issue materials to production, and support manufacturing operations. The role involves weekly cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in inventory control, strong detail orientation, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), and solid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience performing cycle counts and researching inventory discrepancies.
• Experience issuing materials to production work orders.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP or inventory management system.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, work orders, bills of materials, and inventory documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, finished goods, and production supplies.
• Perform scheduled weekly cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory against system quantities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including shortages, overages, mislocations, and transaction errors.
• Identify inventory variances and communicate significant discrepancies to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and help identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and organized.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations within the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Support periodic physical inventories and annual inventory audits.
• Issue raw materials, components, and other inventory to production work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required material information before issuing materials.
• Ensure all material transactions are properly recorded in the ERP/MRP system.
• Stage materials for production according to work orders and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning to ensure required materials are available when needed.
• Return unused materials from completed work orders to the appropriate inventory locations.
• Process material transfers between inventory locations as required.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages that could impact production schedules.
• Maintain a high level of inventory accuracy through proper transaction control and physical organization.
• Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and material flow.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

ERP/MRP proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP system

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery.

About The Team

We are seeking a skilled Inventory control specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring the timely and accurate issuance of materials to production work orders, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. This position will perform weekly cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate inventory records, and work closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and understands the importance of inventory accuracy and material control.

A Day In The Life Of Our Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, finished goods, and production supplies.
• Perform scheduled weekly cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory against system quantities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including shortages, overages, mislocations, and transaction errors.
• Identify inventory variances and communicate significant discrepancies to management.
• Monitor inventory levels and help identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and organized.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations within the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Support periodic physical inventories and annual inventory audits.

Material Issuance & Production Support

• Issue raw materials, components, and other inventory to production work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other required material information before issuing materials.
• Ensure all material transactions are properly recorded in the ERP/MRP system.
• Stage materials for production according to work orders and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning to ensure required materials are available when needed.
• Return unused materials from completed work orders to the appropriate inventory locations.
• Process material transfers between inventory locations as required.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages that could impact production schedules.

Inventory Accuracy & Process Improvement

• Maintain a high level of inventory accuracy through proper transaction control and physical organization.
• Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and material flow.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate inventory documentation and records.
• Follow established company procedures for inventory control, material handling, and work order transactions.
• Ensure proper traceability of materials, including lot and serial number tracking when applicable.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while handling and moving materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience performing cycle counts and researching inventory discrepancies.
• Experience issuing materials to production work orders.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP or inventory management system.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately count, record, and reconcile inventory.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, work orders, bills of materials, and inventory documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP,