Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator - 1st Shift - $27.00/hr

Stryker Corporation; Arlington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Arlington, TN is seeking a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator on first shift. You will coordinate material flow, maintain production material availability, and ensure accurate inventory records to support daily operations.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or warehouse work, ERP/WMS proficiency, and the ability to read production documents. The position is onsite with potential overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of materials to ensure uninterrupted production and efficient inventory movement.
• Own inventory accuracy in ERP/WMS; perform transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy investigations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, planning, and logistics for material availability and staging.
• Act as SME and escalation point for complex material/inventory issues; drive root-cause analysis.
• Execute advanced inventory processes: receipts, transfers, adjustments, and work order transactions.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Ensure labeling, traceability, and audit readiness compliance.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and support audits and inventories.

Skills

3+ years experience

Production workflows understanding

Read production documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks)

Job description

## Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator - 1st Shift - $27.00/hrApply: Arlington, Tennessee: Full time: Posted Today: R569271Work Flexibility: Onsite**Schedule: Mon – Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm, OT as needed****What you will do:**As a Senior Materials Inventory Coordinator, you will be responsible for material coordination and inventory control across production, quality, and logistics to ensure accurate records, timely material availability, and efficient material flow. This role focuses on executing established processes, identifying improvement opportunities, upholding quality and safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support daily operations.* 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.**What you need:****Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or GED* 3+yrs of Manufacturing or Warehouse Experience* Strong understanding of production workflows and material control processes* Ability to read and interpret production documents (work orders, DHRs, QTs, pick lists)**Preferred Qualifications:*** Proven experience with inventory systems (ERP/WMS) and material tracking* Certified or experienced in operating material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)* Inventory and Distribution experience**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to lift up to 50 pounds* Frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor$27.00/hr plus bonus potential and benefits.Travel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.