Materials Inventory Lead – ERP/WMS & Production Flow

Stryker; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator to manage material coordination and inventory control across production, quality, and logistics. You will ensure accurate records, timely material availability, and efficient material flow while supporting audits and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating material movement, maintaining ERP/WMS accuracy, and guiding cross-functional teams to optimize inventory performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or warehouse.
• Understanding of production workflows and material control.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents (work orders, DHRs, QTs, pick lists).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted production and efficient inventory movement.
• Own inventory accuracy within ERP/WMS systems, performing complex transactions, cycle counts, and detailed discrepancy investigations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, planning, and logistics to ensure timely material availability and accurate staging for work orders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex material and inventory issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution.
• Execute and validate advanced inventory processes, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and work order transactions, ensuring compliance with established controls.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance inventory accuracy, streamline material flow, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with material identification, labeling, and traceability requirements, supporting audit readiness and regulatory standards.
• Lead by example in maintaining a safe, organized work environment while supporting audits, physical inventories, and best practice adoption.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/WMS knowledge

Documentation reading

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

WMS software

Forklift operation

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator to manage material coordination and inventory control across production, quality, and logistics. You will ensure accurate records, timely material availability, and efficient material flow while supporting audits and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating material movement, maintaining ERP/WMS accuracy, and guiding cross-functional teams to optimize inventory performance.