Materials & Inventory Specialist (61145)

Materials & Inventory Professional (Manufacturing)

Location:    Greater Reading, PA
Schedule:    First Shift

Role Clarification:   This is not a high-volume warehouse or distribution center position.  The role supports manufacturing operations, working with parts, assemblies, and production inventory, rather than retail or order-fulfillment warehousing.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Materials & Inventory professional to support our manufacturing operations by managing materials flow, inventory accuracy, and outbound shipping. This role partners closely with Quality Control, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure materials and finished products meet specifications and production schedules.

This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with manufactured parts and production inventory who is comfortable coordinating shipments through FedEx, UPS, and third-party/LTL carriers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, shipping and receiving activities under the guidance of the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, part numbers, and specifications

• Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, and quantities within Dynamics 365 ERP

• Generate shipping orders, packing lists, labels, and Bills of Lading

• Prepare outbound shipments using FedEx, UPS, and third-party/LTL logistics providers

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to align material availability with production schedules

• Support Quality Control activities, including incoming inspection, in-process checks, and finished goods verification

• Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives

Why Join Us

• Direct involvement in manufacturing and production support

• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment

• Opportunity to grow within a stable, detail-driven operation

• Meaningful impact on product quality and on-time delivery

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment supporting materials, inventory, shipping, or receiving functions

• Experience working with manufactured parts, assemblies, and part-based inventory systems

• Proficiency coordinating shipments via FedEx, UPS, and LTL/TPL carriers

• Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including transaction accuracy and cycle counting

• Ability to receive and verify materials against purchase orders, part numbers, and basic technical documentation

• Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams

• Proficiency using ERP systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment