Materials Inventory Lead: Optimize Flow & Accuracy

Stryker Group; Arlington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,635,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Arlington, TN is seeking a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator responsible for material coordination and inventory control across production, quality, and logistics to ensure accurate records and timely material availability.

You will drive continuous improvement, own ERP/WMS transactions, perform cycle counts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily operations while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ yrs of Manufacturing or Warehouse Experience.
• 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 experience

Cycle counts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Stryker Group in Arlington, TN is seeking a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator responsible for material coordination and inventory control across production, quality, and logistics to ensure accurate records and timely material availability.

You will drive continuous improvement, own ERP/WMS transactions, perform cycle counts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily operations while maintaining safety and quality.