Inventory & Materials Specialist - Temp to Perm

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Inventory & Materials Specialist for a hands-on, on-site role in Tustin, CA. This temp-to-perm, hourly position offers benefits through Jobot.

You will maintain inventory records in Microsoft Dynamics 365, perform cycle counts, prep materials for work orders, and support lean manufacturing initiatives in a manufacturing environment. Forklift experience and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of inventory control or stockroom experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience for inventory transactions and work orders.
• Experience with cycle counting, reconciliation, and material staging.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies; forklift experience is a plus.
• Kanban/lean exposure preferred; strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and process transactions in D365.
• Perform cycle counts, verification, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Pull, stage, and kit materials/components for manufacturing work orders.
• Process work orders, pick lists, material issues, returns, and adjustments.
• Monitor shortages/overages and resolve issues affecting production.
• Replenish materials using Kanban and point-of-use systems.
• Return excess materials and ensure accurate recordings.
• Keep the stockroom organized and efficient.
• Support physical inventory counts and accuracy initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing to meet production requirements.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in material flow.
• Safely operate forklifts and handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

D365

Cycle counting

Inventory reconciliation

Material staging

Forklift

Attention to detail

Kanban

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Inventory & Materials Specialist - Temp to Perm

$26 - $30 per hour | Tustin, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Jobot is working with a growing industrial manufacturing organization that designs and builds engineered solutions for customers across a variety of industries. 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-its making sure the system, the physical inventory, and production needs all line up.

Why join us?

In working this contract position, you will work through Jobot. This is an hourly, non-exempt role.

You will be a W2 employee of Jobot and be paid weekly. In addition, you are eligible for benefits and 401k participation.

Job Details

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

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