Stockroom Auditor

Rocket EMS•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Stockroom Auditor verifies inventory accuracy, investigates discrepancies, and ensures materials are correctly identified, stored, and recorded. The role supports PCBA manufacturing by comparing physical inventory with ERP records, auditing material transactions, and identifying improvements to inventory control and material traceability. The position includes inventory counts and audits, transaction and discrepancy investigations, documentation and reporting, and verification of material storage and handling requirements. The auditor works with Stockroom, Receiving, Production, Planning, and Quality to resolve material control issues and follows company safety, quality, inventory-control, and 5S practices.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in inventory control, cycle counting, stockroom operations, or inventory auditing.
Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
Proficiency with basic math, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to accurately read and compare part numbers, quantities, labels, and transaction records.
Ability to communicate findings clearly and maintain organized audit documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing or a PCBA production environment.
Familiarity with electronic components, packaging, and material identification.
Knowledge of ESD and moisture-sensitive device handling requirements.
Familiarity with work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), kitting, and material traceability.
Experience with barcode scanners and inventory tracking systems.
Experience investigating root causes and supporting corrective actions.
Inventory accuracy and record verification.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Organization and time management.
Clear communication and teamwork.
Objectivity, reliability, and accountability.
Ability to work independently and follow through on unresolved issues.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts, spot checks, and scheduled inventory audits.
Verify physical quantities, part numbers, units of measure, and storage locations against ERP records.
Review lot numbers, date codes, and serial numbers where traceability is required.
Audit stockroom inventory, production kits, work-order materials, and returned components.
Assist with annual physical inventories and accurately document count results.
Verify inventory locations and material labels are accurate and legible.
Investigate differences between physical counts and system balances.
Review receiving, transfer, issuing, return, and scrap transactions to identify potential errors.
Perform recounts and trace material movement to help determine the cause of discrepancies.
Document findings and submit inventory adjustment requests for review and approval.
Track recurring issues and recommend improvements to prevent repeat discrepancies.
Prepare reports summarizing audit results, inventory accuracy, and unresolved issues.
Follow up with responsible departments to verify corrective actions are completed.
Verify materials are stored in designated locations according to company procedures.
Check compliance with FIFO, shelf-life, and expiration controls, as applicable.
Verify proper handling and storage of ESD-sensitive and moisture-sensitive electronic components.
Confirm quarantined, nonconforming, and unidentified materials are properly segregated.
Report damaged, expired, mislabeled, or improperly stored materials.
Coordinate with Stockroom, Receiving, Production, Planning, and Quality to resolve material control issues.
Follow company safety policies, quality requirements, and inventory control procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S practices.