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Inventory Coordinator

The Inventory Coordinator oversees inventory, shipping and receiving, and west coast procurement activities for the Richmond, CA office. This position suits a detail-oriented, highly organized self-starter with a strong interest in innovation, technology, and process improvement. You will manage office inventory and supplies, coordinate logistics, and support operations to ensure smooth day-to-day activities. By maintaining accurate stock levels, optimizing vendor relationships, and closely tracking orders, you will play a key role in keeping projects and operations running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for office supplies, prototype components, equipment, and services.
• Ensure suppliers meet established quality and delivery standards.
• Monitor and stay current on delivery schedules, pricing, and lead times for all parts and materials.
• Process purchase orders accurately and manage payments in a timely manner.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for procurement cost savings.
• Track, organize, and maintain office inventory and supplies to support operational needs.
• Conduct regular stock checks to ensure inventory accuracy and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Implement and refine systems for efficient inventory control, tracking, and replenishment.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory valuations and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely delivery and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of all deliveries and shipments.
• Inspect inbound shipments for accuracy and quality, resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for couriers, freight companies, and suppliers regarding logistics.
• Partner closely with engineering and operations teams to forecast supply needs and align inventory with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, company policies and procedures, and ISO requirements in procurement and logistics activities.
• Support special projects related to supply chain, logistics, and operations as needed.
• Assist with vendor audits and contribute to process improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory management.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to manage inventory, including tracking, organizing, and maintaining stock levels.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including coordinating inbound and outbound shipments and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong procurement skills, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships.
• Comfort working within supply chain and manufacturing operations environments.
• Solid data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to support operations and engineering teams with timely and reliable inventory and logistics information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to follow established procedures while also identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Understanding of or ability to comply with ISO requirements and company policies related to procurement and logistics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Interest in innovation, technology, and process optimization.
• Ability to establish and document new processes where needed.
• Comfort providing and receiving feedback in a continuous improvement environment.
• Strong communication skills for working with vendors, couriers, and internal teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-growing startup environment that offers significant opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility. As the organization expands, you can take on increased responsibility and advance your career. There is potential for a pay increase in the range of 5%10% upon conversion to a permanent role, reflecting strong performance and long-term commitment. The culture encourages initiative, feedback, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to shape processes and make a visible impact.

Work Environment

You will work on-site in a small, separate "pop-up lab" environment, with a planned move to the Point Richmond area within approximately six months. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, fostering collaboration and open communication. This setting is well-suited to self-starters and independent thinkers who can both follow instructions and create their own efficient processes. The environment is feedback-driven, with a strong focus on learning, experimentation, and ongoing improvement in how work gets done.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Richmond, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.