Inventory & Materials Specialist - Contractor

LeoForce; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an Inventory & Materials Specialist in Tustin, CA to ensure accurate inventory control for manufacturing operations. This hands-on role entails managing D365 transactions, counting cycles, staging materials, and supporting lean initiatives.

You will collaborate with manufacturing to keep materials flowing and production on schedule. The position is hourly, non-exempt, with benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory transactions, work orders, and materials tracking.
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, material staging/kitting, and inventory control.
• Forklift experience and material-handling proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Kanban and lean manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and process inventory transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Perform cycle counts, inventory verification, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Pull, stage, and kit materials/components for manufacturing work orders.
• Process work orders, pick lists, material issues, returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor component shortages and overages and help resolve inventory issues affecting production.
• Replenish materials from the stockroom to production cells using Kanban and point-of-use replenishment systems.
• Return excess materials to inventory and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Maintain an organized, accurate, and efficient stockroom.
• Support physical inventory counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts related to inventory and material flow.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Kanban

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

D365 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Inventory & Materials Specialist - Temp to Perm

Location: Tustin, CA, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $26 - $30 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate inventory records and process inventory transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Perform cycle counts, inventory verification, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
• Pull, stage, and kit materials/components for manufacturing work orders
• Process work orders, pick lists, material issues, returns, and inventory adjustments
• Monitor component shortages and overages and help resolve inventory issues affecting production
• Replenish materials from the stockroom to production cells using Kanban and point-of-use replenishment systems
• Return excess materials to inventory and ensure transactions are accurately recorded
• Maintain an organized, accurate, and efficient stockroom
• Support physical inventory counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Partner with manufacturing to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts related to inventory and material flow
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of inventory control, stockroom, warehouse, or materials experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory transactions, work orders, and materials tracking
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, material staging/kitting, and inventory control
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Forklift/material-handling experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Kanban, lean manufacturing, and point-of-use replenishment experience is a plus

A bit about us

Our teams work together across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to deliver high-quality equipment and solutions.

We’re looking for an Inventory & Materials Specialist who can help keep materials moving, inventory accurate, and production supplied. This is a hands‑on role for someone who understands that good inventory control is about more than what’s on the shelf—it’s making sure the system, the physical inventory, and production needs all line up.

Why join us?

This is an hourly, non-exempt role.

In addition, you are eligible for benefits and 401k participation. Ask for more information if interested.