Inventory Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking an Inventory Coordinator for a contract opportunity with our client in Schenectady, New York .

Overview

This role involves organizing and validating inventory and work orders in SAP, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting warehouse operations. The position requires collaboration with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and validate incoming work orders and reporting through SAP
• Create and manage pick tickets, cycle count sheets, and standard reports (KPIs)
• Audit, correct, and maintain proper inventory levels in SAP
• Troubleshoot production orders, receiving, inventory discrepancies, and other transactional issues
• Assist operations and warehouse teams with order issues, product returns, and nonconforming products
• Determine root cause of order/transactions and assist in developing process improvement plans
• Respond to front line escalations and address issues with bulk material
• Conduct job audits from start to completion and label job materials
• Assist in return to stock processes and coordinate with the warehouse for pick issues
• Attend turnovers, L1, and L2 meetings
• Assist in PI/Cycle Count preparation and locating "lost" material

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong background in ERP systems (e.g., SAP Powermax) and knowledge of materials distribution, logistics processes, and inventory management
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong transactional knowledge with troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong data entry and computer skills (Excel, Word, Office, etc.)
• Ability to develop strong product knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Company Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. \r\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. \r\n\r\nTalascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation