R&D Materials & Logistics Coordinator

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Specialist to ensure accurate material availability, inventory control, and efficient logistics for manufacturing production. The role collaborates with planning, production, and quality teams to manage material flow and maintain audit-ready systems.

The position emphasizes training, process improvement, and adherence to MES/ERP guidelines, with a focus on 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Backend Assembly processes (HS, SMT, Sort, Separation).
• Experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems ( Oracle or SAP ).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with multiple teams.
• Lean manufacturing principles (5S) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train and oversee Backend Assembly actions.
• Optimize workflows per MES guidelines.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across systems and perform reconciliations.
• Manage material flow between internal departments and external partners.
• Support production readiness through material prep and allocation.
• Drive 5S and lean-driven process improvements.
• Ensure inventory audit compliance and cycle counts.

Skills

Backend Assembly processes

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Specialist to ensure accurate material availability, inventory control, and efficient logistics for manufacturing production. The role collaborates with planning, production, and quality teams to manage material flow and maintain audit-ready systems.

The position emphasizes training, process improvement, and adherence to MES/ERP guidelines, with a focus on 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing readiness.