What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator position at Aston Carter?
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Coordinator to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact. This role is critical in ensuring materials and components are available to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and managing purchasing activities for assigned commodities or vendors. Key Responsibilities - Monitor and maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. - Perform regular cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems. - Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality teams to track material usage and availability. - Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory turnover. - Ensure proper labeling, storage, and organization of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. - Issue purchase orders, confirm acknowledgments, and follow up on delivery schedules. - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. - Maintain accurate supplier and inventory data in ERP systems. - Assist in developing reorder points, lead times, and safety stock parameters. - Identify and implement process improvements to increase inventory accuracy and efficiency. - Support lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) initiatives. - Participate in cross-functional meetings to align materials planning with production and sales forecasts. - Partner with Quality and Purchasing teams to onboard new suppliers. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Minimum one year of purchasing and ERP experience. - Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Skills
Inventory control, Shipping and receiving
Top Skills Details
Inventory control,Shipping and receiving
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Coordinator to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact. This role is critical in ensuring materials and components are available to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and managing purchasing activities for assigned commodities or vendors. Key Responsibilities - Monitor and maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. - Perform regular cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems. - Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality teams to track material usage and availability. - Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory turnover. - Ensure proper labeling, storage, and organization of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. - Issue purchase orders, confirm acknowledgments, and follow up on delivery schedules. - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. - Maintain accurate supplier and inventory data in ERP systems. - Assist in developing reorder points, lead times, and safety stock parameters. - Identify and implement process improvements to increase inventory accuracy and efficiency. - Support lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) initiatives. - Participate in cross-functional meetings to align materials planning with production and sales forecasts. - Partner with Quality and Purchasing teams to onboard new suppliers. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Minimum one year of purchasing and ERP experience. - Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Skills
Inventory control, Shipping and receiving
Top Skills Details
Inventory control,Shipping and receiving
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required. - Minimum one year of purchasing and ERP experience. - Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $23