Material Coordinator

Quantum-Design-Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Design in San Diego is seeking a Material Coordinator to manage material flow and inventory for our fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will handle cycle counts, ERP-based transactions, and BOM/WIP documentation to support production and shipping.

On-site five days a week, the role requires attention to detail and collaboration with buyers, planners, engineering, and scheduling teams to ensure timely fulfillment of internal and external requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in inventory control and/or production control support, including hands-on use of ERP systems.
• Experience with Material Review Board & Return to Stock processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control activities, including cycle count, data entry, report generation and reconciliation, and investigation of transaction history.
• Accurately process job operation transactions (shop floor control) and job material fulfillment transactions in the ERP system; maintain organized records.
• Collaborate with buyers, planners, engineering, production, and scheduling teams to execute material transactions and tracking activities.
• Work with Bills of Material (BOMs) and WIP documentation; review and update manufacturing work orders for production setup.
• Prepare material kits for assembly production, ensuring components are available and correctly labeled.
• Support packaging, labeling, staging, and inventory organization as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Production control support

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain management

APICS CPIM Certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Quantum DesignFor more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.Job Description:The OpportunityAs Material Coordinator, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment, you’ll take ownership of the movement and management of materials, overseeing shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution of parts, supplies, and equipment. Your attention to detail and strong organizational skills will directly support production success by ensuring accurate inventory and seamless material flow. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of operations, where your work has a tangible impact on productivity and overall team performance.ResponsibilitiesPerform inventory control activities, including cycle count, data entry, report generation and reconciliation, and investigation of transaction history.Accurately process job operation transactions (shop floor control), job material fulfillment transactions and maintain organized records in QD ERP system.Collaborate with buyers, planners, engineering, production, and scheduling teams to execute material transactions, movement, audits, and tracking activities, ensuring timely fulfillment of internal and external customer requirements.Work with Bills of Material (BOM’s) and WIP documentation.Review and update manufacturing work orders to ensure correct set up prior to production builds.Participate effectively in group status meetings.Prepare material kits packages for assembly production, ensuring all components are available and correctly labeled.Support other material handling functions as assigned, including packaging, labeling, staging, and inventory organization.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in inventory control and/or production control support, including hands-on use of ERP systemsExperience with Material Review Board & Return to Stock processesPreferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree in supply chain management, or a related fieldExperience in a production control environmentAPICS CPIM CertificateIntermediate proficiency with MS ExcelAdditional InformationThis position’s work mode is onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PMStrong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical.Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.00 hourlyQuantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.