Inventory Coordinator

Job Title: Production-Inventory Control AssociateJob Description

As a Production-Inventory Control Associate, you will be responsible for planning procurement activities based on inventory usage, maximizing Bill of Materials efficiencies, and incorporating best inventory and supply chain practices to minimize inventory loss. You will work in a fast-paced, constantly moving manufacturing and assembly warehouse, ensuring adequate raw materials and components are stocked and procured daily to maintain continuous manufacturing controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurement activities based on inventory usage.


• Maximize Bill of Materials efficiencies.


• Incorporate best inventory and supply chain practices to minimize inventory loss.


• Cycle count and purchase required materials.


• Support managing materials to meet all market demands while avoiding oversupply.


• Review invoices and accounting documentation to ensure accuracy.


• Enter purchase orders for materials.


• Produce regular progress reports.


• Manage purchasing and inventory accuracy using SAGE ERP.


• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts and audits.


• Assist in raw materials and product planning.


• Oversee excess stock and reconciliation of inventory.


• Train staff on inventory processes.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in inventory control/inventory planning.


• ERP experience required (training provided on the system).


• Skill in cycle counting, inventory audits, and data entry.


• Experience with inputting and tracking purchase orders and product planning.


• Experience with procurement and purchasing.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to recognize and resolve problems in a timely manner.


• Strong negotiation and analytic skills.


• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities based on daily needs with competing priorities and deadlines.


• Dependable, reliable, and consistent.


• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, managers, and external relationships while maintaining confidentiality.


• Minimum one year of verifiable experience in inventory and procurement in an industrial manufacturing facility.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing environment, specializing in industrial hoses and accessories, with a focus on maintaining a collaborative team atmosphere. Most of your time will be spent at the Poly-Flow site, with occasional work at a nearby location. The role offers stable work due to a wide variety of product manufacturing, with long-term growth opportunities and the ability to influence ideas and bring new strategies into action. Benefits include quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, intercompany growth opportunities, health insurance options, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, holidays, and an employee assistance program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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® Platinum Award 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.