Inventory Coordinator (Friday-Monday 2nd Shift)

Aston Carter; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Inventory Coordinator for a 2nd shift role in Middle River, MD, on a Friday-Monday 4x10 schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

This contract-to-hire position focuses on accurate inbound/outbound processing, FIFO, and ERP-driven stock control to support production operations. You will maintain stock records, perform cycle counts, assist with shipping/receiving, and ensure SOPs are followed to sustain material availability and order fulfillment in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in inventory coordination or management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with cycle counts and daily inventory verification.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving within warehouse/manufacturing.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain stock accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound goods FIFO and process per SOPs.
• Ensure on-time delivery of components per plans and priorities.
• Maintain Kanban material supply to shop floor.
• Manage raw material movements and stock levels.
• Keep ERP system stock movements accurate and reconcile discrepancies.
• Participate in daily cycle counts to verify accuracy.
• Support inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Assist with shipping and receiving as needed.
• Enter inventory transactions and stock adjustments in ERP.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

MS Excel

Cycle counts

Data entry

Shipping/Receiving

Stock accuracy

Kanban systems

SOP compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LN or similar ERP

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Coordinator | Friday-Monday | 2nd Shift

Job Description

The Inventory Coordinator oversees the accurate receipt, movement, and delivery of materials and components to support production operations. This role ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, maintains precise stock records, and sustains material availability on the shop floor through effective inventory control and coordination with production plans.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound goods on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and strictly follow standard operating procedures for processing inwards goods.
• Ensure accurate and on-time delivery of components and production kits in accordance with production and transfer order plans and priorities.
• Sustain the supply of Kanban materials to the shop floor to support continuous production.
• Manage raw material movements and replenishment to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain stock point accuracy and ensure that the ERP system (LN or similar) accurately reflects actual stock movements.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between physical inventory and ERP records.
• Participate in a daily cycle counting program to verify inventory accuracy and support ongoing inventory control.
• Manage and maintain FIFO processes to achieve appropriate stock rotation and minimize obsolescence.
• Support inventory control and inventory management activities within the warehouse environment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving functions as needed, ensuring materials are correctly documented and stored.
• Follow all established SOPs to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in inventory-related processes.
• Perform data entry related to inventory transactions, material handling, and stock adjustments in the ERP system.
• Complete additional inventory-related duties as reasonably assigned to support production and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory coordination, inventory control, or inventory management.
• Experience with inventory coordinating in aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with any ERP system is acceptable.
• Proficiency using Microsoft products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience with cycle counts and daily inventory verification processes.
• in shipping and receiving within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently.
• Material handling experience in a warehouse or production setting.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain stock point accuracy and reconcile inventory discrepancies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Kanban systems and shop floor material replenishment.
• Comfort working with ERP systems for inventory tracking and production support.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in alignment with production and transfer order plans.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production, warehouse, and other operational teams.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to established processes and standards.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that supports production activities. The position is on a 2nd shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., working a 4x10 schedule from Friday through Monday. Work involves regular interaction with materials, components, and raw stock, as well as use of ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications for inventory tracking and reporting. The environment emphasizes adherence to SOPs, accuracy in inventory records, and collaboration with production teams to meet operational priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middle River, MD.

Pay And Benefits

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)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Middle River,MD.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $32.00/hr.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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