Material Receiving Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive pay (+ Foundry Premium $3.00/hour)
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation
• 401K Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily audits of finished stock and consumables at both Riverside and Fontana locations and communicate any discrepancies or damage observed that require reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Execute inventory transactions in D365 (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments)
• Support production by ensuring material availability and accurate inventory locations
• Identify root causes of inventory variances and support corrective actions
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams on inventory flow
• Track material movement, lot control, and traceability as required
• Assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy
• Regular communication and interaction with Operations, Finance, Planning, Foundry, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement etc.
• Participate in inventory counting procedures for internal or customer auditing purposes.
• Advise management weekly of stocking item availability, and report out inventory levels along with adjustments and variances to ensure that materials are reconciled and replenished with minimal impact to production
• Assist with report update and distribution of various supply chain metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve accuracy of all inventory by identifying process changes or weaknesses that show opportunities to improve.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (required)
• Experience managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Comfortable working on the production floor and in warehouse settings
• Basic Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of inventory control and quality control principles
• Experience in manufacturing processes and stocking system
• Teamwork is essential, must be willing to work closely and effectively communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Experience in metals, aluminum, extrusion, or fabrication manufacturing
• Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory audits
• Familiarity with barcoding or scanner-based inventory systems
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Detail oriented and accuracy in work
• Must have the initiative to identify, communicate, and correct problems, as well as adapt to change
• Must be able to work overtime or "off shift" work hours, as required
• Must be willing to perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Data Analysis skills
• MS Outlook
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required
• MS Office proficiency
• Minimum of High School Diploma

Primary location will be Riverside

The pay for this position is $22.27 - $30.62. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

Sierra Aluminum is a vertically integrated aluminum extrusion mill providing standard, custom and OEM aluminum products that range from basic mill finished extrusions all the way to finished, fabricated shapes. With in-house value added services such as anodizing, painting, thermal improvement, fabrication and specialized packaging, we ensure consistent quality products delivered on time.