Material/Inventory Specialist

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Material/Inventory Specialist coordinates and expedites the physical movement of materials throughout the company to maintain business schedules. The role also performs accurate and timely data entry and problem solving in the BaaN ERP warehouse system to maintain accurate warehouse and inventory transaction records. The specialist handles materials, parts, tools, and assemblies across Solar warehouse locations and facilities, including receiving, verification, storage, picking, packing, shipping, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and stock replenishment. The role identifies and resolves inventory discrepancies, maintains electronic and manual status records, uses warehouse systems and RF/barcode technology, and operates material-moving equipment, including two-axle trucks. The position also involves loading and unloading vehicles, maintaining shipping and warehouse areas, and performing housekeeping and safety duties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid agency-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record: no moving violations within the last 12 months, no “2 point” violations within the last 3 years, and no DUIs within the last 7 years.
Working computer knowledge.
Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 10–25 pounds.
Ability to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate a two-axle truck.
Availability to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience.
Familiarity with inventory record systems.
Experience with the Baan system.
Good problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, sort, store, issue, stage, palletize, move, dispatch, and ship materials, parts, tools, and assemblies at assigned warehouse locations and facilities.
Perform warehouse transactions, including picking and packing, quality checks of inbound and outbound orders, shipping preparation, returns, daily physical cycle counts, stock replenishment, new-location setup, receiving and put-away, and warehouse transfers.
Complete related data entry accurately and promptly to maintain inventory records.
Determine the sequence of material movement needed to meet schedules and record warehouse transactions in a timely manner.
Identify, trace, and reconcile inventory errors and take corrective action to prevent or resolve shortages, delays, and inaccurate data.
Update or correct system records and provide information to relevant departments or individuals.
Maintain electronic and/or manual records showing the status of materials or jobs in the assigned area, and prepare closeout documentation when operations are complete.
Use warehouse and inventory management systems and related RF and barcode technology; obtain and maintain required system training and certifications.
Operate material-moving equipment, including two-axle trucks, to move materials, parts, tooling, and assemblies; obtain required licenses and permits.
Plan and carry out loading and unloading for vehicles used in transportation, receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
Maintain shipping, receiving, and warehousing areas throughout Solar, perform housekeeping, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform the functions of a Material Mover (40240) when required.