Kitting and Materials Coordinator (Nights)

American Rheinmetall; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking an Inventory Specialist to perform regular cycle counts and maintain data integrity across manufacturing operations. You will apply analytical, engineering, and costing principles to support accurate inventory records and smooth daily workflows.

Responsibilities include physical cycle counts, reporting root causes of discrepancies, kit building for daily operations, and using ERP/Plex systems.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy military assembly and/or vehicle assembly.
• Ability to operate a forklift/Hilo.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cycle counts and ensure data integrity across inventories.
• Implement small- and large-scale physical inventory cycle counts.
• Follow up on cycle counts and report root cause discrepancies.
• Aid in kit building to provide lineside parts for daily operations.
• Learn and use ERP systems; Plex knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Certificate / Higher education (plus)

Tools

Excel

Plex

ERP systems

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary

Perform regular cycle counts, use analytical knowledge, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and costing principles to ensure continuous systems and data integrity inventory.

Essential Functions

• Continuous upkeep of inventory data accuracy in the most cost-efficient manner to reduce inventory valuation fluctuations.
• Implement small- and large-scale physical inventory cycle counts.
• Follow up on cycle counts and report root cause discrepancies.
• Problem solving and attention to detail are critical in this position.
• Aid in “kit” building to provide lineside parts needed to complete daily operations when needed.
• Ability to use (or learn) ERP systems, Plex knowledge preferred.
• Ability to obtain a PIV license to move material within facilities as needed for inventory organization.
• Basic Excell functions experience as needed for reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to perform consistent, high-volume assembly tasks straight from drawings, specifications and standardized written or verbal work instructions.
• Ability to operate a forklift/Hilo

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required. Higher Education Degree or Technical School Certificate is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy military assembly and or vehicle assembly.
• Experience with assembly on Commercial Vehicle platforms.

Background Prerequisites

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hilo/forklift experience
• Excel/Microsoft office
• Plex or ERP experience

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible
• Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis
• Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
• Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)
• Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)
• Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.