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We are helping our client find an Inventory Specialist to support its advanced mobility operations by ensuring the availability and accuracy of parts inventory across development, testing, and field deployment environments.

In this role, you will keep the engineering and maintenance teams running efficiently, minimizing downtime, and enabling innovative vehicle and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented inventory professional with experience in parts management or logistics, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. You work well with cross-functional teams and are comfortable supporting prototype and pre-production vehicle builds.

Expected pay: 28.00 - 36.00 USD Per Hour

Requirements

As an Inventory Specialist, you'll:

• Identify and manage parts and components used in advanced vehicle systems, prototypes, and related hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics teams to fulfill part requests accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and part specifications using spreadsheets.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments; ensure compliance with part documentation and traceability standards.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including returns, warranty parts, and special orders.
• Track shipping status of components and report against target Material Readiness Dates.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and process efficiency.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier relationships for parts and materials critical to autonomous and connected vehicle systems.

Benefits

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in parts management, warehouse operations, or logistics — preferably in an automotive, robotics, or R&D environment.
• Proficiency with inventory software and digital tools (e.g., ERP, parts catalog systems, Excel, Google Sheets etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in a workshop, garage, or lab setting.