Material Preparation - Inventory Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a hands-on Material Preparation & Inventory Coordinator in the San Jose metro area. You will support daily material flow, ensure inventory accuracy, and prepare materials for production, including receiving, inspecting, cutting, staging, and tracking raw materials used in manufacturing.

The role requires 5+ years in inventory control or related manufacturing support, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and hands-on band saw operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory control, manufacturing support, or warehousing.
• Hands-on use of a horizontal band saw to cut materials.
• Experience issuing, kitting, and staging to production schedules.
• Ability to read production routings, schedules, and material requirements.
• Knowledge of cycle counting and reconciliation best practices.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/warehouse systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor).
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and independent work style.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw material shipments against orders and specs.
• Manage material certifications and documentation for traceability.
• Measure and cut raw metal materials to required lengths using a band saw.
• Review schedules and stage materials to ensure inventory for operations.
• Maintain lot traceability from raw materials to finished goods.
• Process inventory transactions and manage material movement in ERP/WM systems.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and procurement to prevent shortages.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Band saw operation

Document control

Cycle counting

Production scheduling

Read routings

US work authorization

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Job Title: Material Preparation & Inventory Coordinator | Manufacturing & Inventory Control

Location: San Jose, CA

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization in the San Jose metro area is seeking a hands-on Material Preparation & Inventory Coordinator to support daily material flow, inventory accuracy, and production readiness. This position plays a critical role in receiving, inspecting, cutting, staging, and tracking raw materials used in manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has experience working with raw metals, inventory systems, and production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with production, warehouse, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time manufacturing operations.

Duties

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw material shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and specifications
• Manage material certifications and documentation to maintain quality standards and product traceability
• Measure and cut raw metal materials to required lengths using a horizontal band saw
• Review production schedules and stage materials to ensure machines have the necessary inventory to support operations
• Maintain accurate lot traceability from incoming materials through production and finished goods inventory
• Process inventory transactions and manage material movement using ERP or inventory management systems
• Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and support inventory accuracy initiatives
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and procurement teams to prevent material shortages and production delays

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, manufacturing support, warehouse operations, or material coordination
• Hands-on experience operating a horizontal band saw to measure and cut raw metal materials
• Experience issuing, kitting, and staging materials according to production schedules and work orders
• Ability to read and interpret production routings, schedules, and material requirements
• Working knowledge of inventory control best practices, including cycle counting and reconciliation
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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