Inventory Control Coordinator

Inventory Control Coordinator

Vanguard EMS, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21

Workplace: on_site

Department: Inventory Control

Description

The Inventory Control Coordinator works directly with the department supervisor/manager to manage and direct the receiving and stockroom areas to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure satisfaction of manufacturing and customer commitments and goals.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

What you’ll do:

• Directly manage the receiving and stockroom areas.
• Strategize daily work schedules for the areas and establish daily goals
• Update Excel-based schedules and consistently deliver quality kits to production on schedule.
• Motivate team to create positive team work environment and improve areas/processes.
• Maintain clean, safe and highly organized, clutter-free areas and maintain equipment in good condition
• Interface with other areas to meet delivery schedules and attend NPI meetings
• Reconcile inventory, research, material picking and put-away, cycle count, computer inventory transactions, and receiving.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory, including monitoring of cycle counts and material transactions.
• Operate/maintain materials control system to meet Class a MRP, ISO 9001/13485, GMP, and ITAR audit requirements in a Lean environment.
• Maintain excellent communication with production teams, staff organizations, and customers
• Implement processes, organizations, resources, training, and management controls to meet business requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Intermediate proficiency in computer systems, including MRP and Microsoft Office products

• High-level critical thinking, analysis, and organization.

• Knowledge of material management concepts and practices required, including stocking programs, Lean, traffic/transportation procedures, cycle counting, shelf life requirements, and MRP systems.
• Self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• 3-5 years of stockroom management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automating stockroom functions (i.e. barcoding)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, electronics components, and packaging.
• Experience with Lean programs
• ISO 9001/13485 familiarity
• APICS certification or other related degree.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing

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