Material Coordinator

Quantum Design; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Design is seeking a Material Coordinator to manage materials and support production efforts at their San Diego facility. The role involves inventory control, tracking transactions in the ERP system, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective material handling.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in inventory control, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A competitive hourly wage between $21.00 and $26.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in inventory control and/or production control support.
• Hands-on use of ERP systems required.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control activities including cycle count and data entry.
• Accurately process job operation transactions in QD ERP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely fulfillment.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP Systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field

Job description

For 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.

The Opportunity

As 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.

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), 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field
• Experience in a production control environment
• APICS CPIM Certificate
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel

Additional Information

• This 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 PM
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment is critical.
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 hourly

Quantum 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.