Inventory Coordinator

Aston Carter; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Elkhart, IN is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to oversee daily warehouse workflow, staffing coverage, and task priorities. This contract-to-hire onsite role requires strong teamwork and communication. The pay range is $21.00-$22.00 per hour, with eligibility for benefits as described in the posting.

The role supports Production Planning, Quality, and other teams, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and timely shipments. Onboarding and training of new staff are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate between teams.
• Leadership potential with ability to train employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse workflow, staffing coverage, and task priorities.
• Serve as liaison between warehouse staff and support teams.
• Assist onboarding and training of new employees, emphasizing safety and accuracy.
• Monitor ERP transactions and maintain shipping/inventory documentation.
• Communicate staffing and material concerns to management and assist with follow-up actions.
• Use email, Teams, ERP systems, and other tools to communicate updates and coordinate activities.
• Demonstrate leadership while training to fulfill lead-level responsibilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Coordinator

Job Description

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse workflow, staffing coverage, task assignments, and priorities based on direction from management and Production Planning. This role serves as a vital communication link between warehouse employees and Production, Planning, Quality, and other support teams, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse workflow, staffing coverage, task assignments, and priorities.
• Serve as a key communication liaison between warehouse employees and support teams.
• Support onboarding and training of new warehouse and temporary employees, emphasizing safety, quality, inventory-control, and standard-work requirements.
• Complete and monitor shipping, receiving, inventory, and material transactions within the ERP system.
• Prepare and maintain shipping, receiving, inventory, and other warehouse documentation.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, material movement, staging, shipping, receiving, and system transactions for discrepancies or potential issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external carriers regarding shipments, material availability, shortages, and changing priorities.
• Communicate staffing, training, material, system, and performance concerns to management and assist with follow-up actions.
• Use email, Microsoft Teams, ERP systems, and other computer-based tools to communicate updates, maintain records, and coordinate warehouse activities.
• Demonstrate professional leadership, organization, accountability, and teamwork while being trained and developed to fulfill lead-level responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Strong computer skills including email, Microsoft Teams, and ERP systems.
• 2+ years of warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between various teams.
• Leadership potential with the ability to help coordinate workflow and train employees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.
• Previous experience training or onboarding employees/temps.
• Experience coordinating workflow or assigning daily work priorities.
• Previous lead or leadership experience.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, engineering, lab, warehouse, and manufacturing floor environments. Manufacturing areas may include moving equipment, powered industrial trucks, electrical test equipment, noise, temperature variation, and PPE requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhart, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkhart,IN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.