Inventory Control Technician (Contract)

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbinger, an American commercial EV company, is seeking an Inventory Control Technician (Contract) in California to support engineering change implementations. You will perform cycle counts, manage revision materials, and maintain the Engineering Change Cage to ensure production receives correct revisions.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or warehousing, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with ERP systems and barcode scanners.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or inventory control.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and verify inventory against ERP records.
• Manage material transitions during engineering changes.
• Maintain the Engineering Change Cage for revision materials.
• Ensure segregation of old vs new revisions to prevent mix-ups.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Material Planning, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Report discrepancies and risks to the Change Management Specialist.

Skills

Inventory control

MS Office

ERP systems

Barcode scanners

Tools

Barcode scanners

ERP software

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Control Technician (Contract) to support our engineering change implementations. In this critical role, you will ensure inventory readiness before product changes are released to the production floor. You will be responsible for performing cycle counts, managing new revision materials, and maintaining the Engineering Change Cage to prevent material mixing and guarantee that production always receives the correct revisions.

What You’ll Do

• Perform Cycle Counts: Execute accurate cycle counts for parts affected by Production Change Orders (PCOs) and verify physical inventory against ERP records.
• Manage Material Transitions: Monitor inventory consumption prior to engineering change implementations to ensure smooth transitions.
• Maintain the Change Cage: Receive, identify, and securely store new revision materials in the Engineering Change Cage.
• Ensure Quality Control: Strictly segregate old and new revision materials to prevent production mix-ups and verify that production areas are entirely free of obsolete materials.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Gather and share critical information with the Warehouse, Material Planning, Purchasing, and Production teams during engineering changes.
• Mitigate Risks: Proactively report inventory discrepancies and potential implementation risks to the Change Management Specialist.

Who You Are

• Experienced: You bring 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or inventory control.
• Tech-Savvy: You possess foundational computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience with ERP systems and barcode scanners is a strong plus.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a proven ability to accurately count and organize inventory while strictly following standardized work instructions.
• Adaptable: You are highly comfortable working dynamically across both warehouse and production environments.
• Collaborative: You have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork, and the ability to work effectively with various departments.

California Pay Range

$30-$35 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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