Inventory & Materials Flow Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, short term disability, long term

401-K with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Deals and discounts

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an onsite Inventory/Logistics Associate to support production pacing by expediting materials, tracking stock, and coordinating warehousing activities. The role focuses on accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and timely replenishment to sustain smooth manufacturing flow.

The job requires a high school diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience; manufacturing and quality-system exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100) is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Manufacturing background strongly preferred.
• Experience in inventory control is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expediting the movement of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and spare parts through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests.
• Maintaining detailed status of in-process inventory and identifying impediments to flow.
• Understand basic planning functions related to forecasting and supply/demand
• Shipping and receiving
• Processing incoming and outgoing shipments; preparing merchandise for shipping.
• May involve basic visual inspections
• Operating conveyance machinery such as forklifts and cranes.
• Maintaining records of materials and parts, checking invoices, and bills of lading.
• Coordinating warehousing activities, including cycle counts, to ensure smooth operations.
• Replenishment of materials throughout the facility through order placement or requests.
• Utilizing SAP to manage inventory movements.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• This position requires a proactive approach to supporting production schedules and materials to support continuous and efficient processes.
• Other duties may be assigned as need to support our growing facility.
• 1st shift hours are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Skills

Inventory management

Quality systems familiarity

Lean mindset

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an onsite Inventory/Logistics Associate to support production pacing by expediting materials, tracking stock, and coordinating warehousing activities. The role focuses on accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and timely replenishment to sustain smooth manufacturing flow.

The job requires a high school diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience; manufacturing and quality-system exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100) is preferred.