Inventory & Logistics Associate

Ilmor Engineering, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

BBQs and company events

Job summary

Ilmor Engineering, Inc. seeks an Inventory & Logistics Associate to manage the lifecycle of parts from receipt to final destination. This role blends Epicor ERP transactions with hands-on warehouse operations, forklift handling, and regional logistics driving within a 300-mile radius.

The ideal candidate balances internal parts movement with physical freight movements, ensuring inventory integrity and timely deliveries across our Plymouth, MI location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Warehouse/Logistics, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Control.
• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver's license with clean record.
• DOT physical or completion within 30 days; forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Execute real-time inventory transactions in Epicor ERP to maintain accuracy.
• Perform daily cycle counts and investigate variances.
• Investigate discrepancies using root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Maintain stock for production consumables.
• Pick parts for Build Shop and log transactions in Epicor.
• Load, transport, and deliver cargo within a 300-mile regional radius.
• Operate delivery vans, box trucks, and forklifts safely per OSHA/DOT.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks).
• Load/unload freight carriers and prepare outbound shipments.
• Maintain 5S and safe organization in Stock Room/Loading Dock.
• Inbound receiving: inspect/log incoming parts vs manifests.
• Outbound shipping prep: crate, label, and document shipments.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Root-cause analysis

Logistics coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Forklift

Job description

INVENTORY & LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE

Ilmor Engineering provides design, development, testing, and manufacturing of performance engines and parts for major manufacturers and racing teams throughout the world. Our clients include automotive, marine, IndyCar, ARCA, NASCAR, among others.

INVENTORY & LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE

Ilmor Engineering provides design, development, testing, and manufacturing of performance engines and parts for major manufacturers and racing teams throughout the world. Our clients include automotive, marine, IndyCar, ARCA, NASCAR, among others. All of our high-performance engines and components are precision engineered to the highest standards—utilizing the latest manufacturing technologies and quality systems. At Ilmor, we offer engineering and support services from clean sheet to completed project. Our team utilizes their expertise and ingenuity to create innovative original concepts or provide creative solutions to existing high-performance designs.

Summary:

The Inventory & Logistics Associate plays a critical, high-impact role in our supply chain, managing the life cycle of parts from receipt to final destination. This unique position balances specialized desktop inventory transactions using Epicor ERP with hands-on physical warehouse operations, forklift material handling, and regional logistics driving. The ideal candidate switches seamlessly between managing internal parts movement/ inventory transactions and executing physical freight movements.

Nuts & Bolts:

• Location: Plymouth, MI
• Schedule: M - F, Day Shift
• Uniforms: Provided
• Company celebrations, Family events, and BBQs!
• Status: Direct Hire

Essential Duties

• Inventory Integrity: Execute and monitor real-time inventory transactions (shipping, receiving, parts movements) within Epicor ERP to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Cycle Counting & Auditing: Conduct daily inventory cycle counts, evaluate on-hand balances, and proactively investigate any variances thoroughly.
• Discrepancy Investigation: Apply root-cause analysis to investigate and reconcile inventory variances, implementing preventive logic to resolve errors.
• Consumables Management: Maintain stock for production consumables (gloves, lubricants, zip ties, etc.) to eliminate shop shortages.
• Parts Picking: Complete parts-picking ordered by the Build Shop, confirming proper transaction in the system (Epicor).
• Extended Logistics Driving: Securely load, transport, and deliver essential cargo, engines, parts, and materials to and from customers and vendors/suppliers within a regional 300-mile radius.
• Safety Operations: Safely operate, inspect, prep, and maintain company delivery/movement assets (cargo vans, box truck, forklifts) in strict compliance with OSHA/DOT safety regulations.
• Industrial Material Handling: Safely operate heavy machinery (forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks) to move, stack, retrieve, and high-rack heavy parts.
• Freight Movement: Safely and efficiently load and unload incoming and outgoing freight carriers, commercial flatbeds, and internal delivery vehicles.
• Organization: Enforce meticulous organization, 5S standards, and general safety protocols inside the Stock Room, Truck Bay, Truck Pad, and Loading Dock environments.
• Inbound Receiving Duties: Inspect, cross-reference, log, and sort incoming parts and raw materials against supplier manifests/packing slips and purchase orders.
• Outbound Shipping Preparation: Pack, safely secure, crate, label, and create proper documentation for outbound small parcel and LTL shipments.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of Warehouse/Logistics, Shipping and Receiving, and Inventory Control experience
• Driving Credentials: Valid driver's license with an unblemished record. Chauffeur's License and DOT physical required (or mandatory completion within 30 days of hire).
• Forklift Certification: Valid industrial forklift operator license or verified historical certification. Will need to re-certify upon hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Physical Output: Ability to repeatedly lift, maneuver, and shift packages scaling up to 50 pounds.
• Visual Capacity: Intact peripheral vision, depth perception, close-range focus, and distance sight necessary for precision vehicle and forklift handling.
• Dynamic Surroundings: Occasional exposure to mechanical parts, industrial cranes, standard factory lubricants, and changing weather conditions while loading outdoors