About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Location: Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area
About the Opportunity
A well-established manufacturing company in the Greater Pittsburgh area is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Inventory Coordinator to join its team.
This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate inventory levels, coordinating purchasing activities, and ensuring production teams have the materials and components needed to meet operational demands.
The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory control, purchasing, material planning, and working with inventory management systems in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review incoming customer orders and prepare bills of materials (BOMs) to allocate inventory for production.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to identify potential shortages.
- Ensure sufficient materials are available to support production schedules, customer orders, and forecasts.
- Analyze inventory data and anticipate future material requirements.
- Track daily deliveries, shipments, and inventory transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Use inventory management software or ERP systems to monitor stock levels and demand.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, including placing replenishment orders and preventing excess inventory.
- Request supplier quotations, negotiate pricing, and evaluate vendors for cost-effective purchasing.
- Maintain positive supplier relationships and coordinate timely material deliveries.
- Verify incoming materials against specifications and quality standards.
- Process and fulfill parts orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate customer and order information in the CRM system.
- Conduct annual physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory control procedures and operational efficiency.
- Prepare inventory reports and communicate stock levels, shortages, and other concerns to the Production Manager.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Inventory Coordinator, Inventory Control Specialist, Materials Coordinator, or similar position.
- Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and material planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory tracking, data analysis, and forecasting methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Working knowledge of inventory management software or ERP systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and generate reports.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing inventory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be able to anticipate material needs, coordinate effectively with suppliers and production teams, and maintain accurate inventory records to support efficient operations.
Employment Details
Position: Inventory Coordinator
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire, Hourly
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Area
Apply Today
If you have experience in inventory control, purchasing, or materials coordination and are looking for a full-time opportunity with an established manufacturing organization, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
Location and commute
Pittsburgh, PA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3267353857.