Materials Specialist

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a detail-oriented Material Specialist in California to support Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory operations. You will ensure accurate receipt, storage, and movement of materials, coordinating with procurement, production, and quality teams to sustain production flow.

The role requires 1+ year in ERP/inventory systems, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. On-site work environment in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have 1+ year(s) experience working with ERP/inventory management system

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments of materials according to packing lists and purchase orders
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and specifications against documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Label and store received materials in designated inventory locations with proper handling
• Kit work orders safely and timely in accordance with company standards
• Maintain records of shipping/receiving activities, including shipment logs and tracking
• Perform cycle counts and physical audits of program/government furnished materials
• Prepare, ship, and track outgoing shipments via FedEx and UPS
• Operate standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Maintain cleanliness of stockroom areas
• Assist with electronic inventory in accordance with ESD requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Cycle counts

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Material Specialist to support and manage Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory operations across the company. This position plays a critical role in the supply chain by ensuring that all materials and parts are received accurately, stored properly, transported safely, and delivered efficiently to the appropriate departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inventory control processes, logistics coordination, and material handling best practices. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Production, Quality, and Logistics to ensure seamless material flow and timely support to meet the production demands. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with inventory management software are essential for this role.

Duties

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments of materials according to packing lists and purchase orders
• Perform general verification, receive, sort, secure and distribute incoming parts and supplies
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and specifications against documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Provide internal customer service and communicate with internal stake holders
• Properly label and store received materials in designated inventory locations, ensuring proper handling and preservation
• Kit work orders safely and timely in accordance with company standards
• Maintain accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities, including shipment logs, and tracking information
• Assist with all electronic inventory in accordance with ESD requirements
• Perform cycle counts and physical audits of program/government furnished, and owned materials
• Prepare, ship, and track outgoing shipments via FedEx and UPS
• Make internal deliveries to proper inventory storage locations or drop points
• Maintain inventory in accordance to best practices, which include FAR/DFAR, DCAA, and AS9100 requirements
• Operate standard shipping/receiving warehouse equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, hand trucks and manual pallet jacks
• Maintain cleanliness of stockroom areas

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have 1+ year(s) experience working with ERP/inventory management system