Installation Inventory Coordinator

Laitram•New Orleans, LA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Laitram Machinery is seeking an organized, hands-on Installation Inventory Coordinator to manage parts, hardware, tools, consumables, and related installation materials from production and packing through shipment, field installation, and closeout. The role coordinates material readiness and traceability across internal teams, installation crews, customers, and suppliers, including work at domestic and international customer sites. Travel is typically 35–50%, with potentially higher travel early in employment, and assignments may be extended. The position also supports Production between field assignments and helps improve material-readiness processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in production, assembly, inventory control, material handling, parts management, shipping, field installation, or a related environment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, packing lists, pick lists, and installation documentation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately inspect, organize, label, stage, and track materials.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn manufacturing, inventory, and project systems.
Strong planning, communication, judgment, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to work independently in changing field conditions.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nonstandard schedules and to travel domestically and internationally for extended assignments—typically 35–50%, with potentially higher travel early in employment.
Ability to meet customer-site, safety, passport, visa, travel, and physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and material handling.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Two or more years of relevant material handling, inventory control, production kitting, parts-room, or industrial installation experience.
Experience in manufacturing, equipment assembly, industrial field installation, or construction environments.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation materials, tools, consumables, rigging accessories, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.
Experience with MRP, ERP, inventory, or warehouse-management systems; material-handling equipment; or international and remote-site logistics.

Responsibilities

Manage installation parts, hardware, tools, and consumables from production and pre-shipment preparation through field installation and closeout.
Review engineering drawings, bills of materials, packing lists, installation plans, and project requirements.
Pick, inspect, count, label, and stage materials by machine, installation area, work package, and planned installation sequence.
Document shortages, substitutions, backorders, packing errors, and damaged materials while maintaining accurate system records.
Coordinate with Production, Material Management, Shipping, Engineering, Project Management, Field Services, customers, and suppliers to resolve material issues.
Participate in packing and loadout, ensuring shipped quantities and material locations are clearly communicated.
Travel with or ahead of installation crews to reconcile deliveries, establish controlled staging areas, and confirm site readiness.
Meet with the Installation Supervisor to supply current work and prepare complete material packages for the next 24–48 hours.
Maintain organized, secure, and traceable material flow; monitor inventory, identify risks, and coordinate approved purchases or expedited shipments.
Reconcile unused materials and tools, coordinate returns, document lessons learned, improve material-readiness processes, and support Production between field assignments.