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Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.\nJob Description:\nThe Opportunity\nAs Material Coordinator, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment, you’ll take ownership of the movement and management of materials, overseeing shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution of parts, supplies, and equipment. Your attention to detail and strong organizational skills will directly support production success by ensuring accurate inventory and seamless material flow. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of operations, where your work has a tangible impact on productivity and overall team performance.\nResponsibilities\nPerform inventory control activities, including cycle count, data entry, report generation and reconciliation, and investigation of transaction history.\nAccurately process job operation transactions (shop floor control), job material fulfillment transactions and maintain organized records in QD ERP system.\nCollaborate with buyers, planners, engineering, production, and scheduling teams to execute material transactions, movement, audits, and tracking activities, ensuring timely fulfillment of internal and external customer requirements.\nWork with Bills of Material (BOM’s) and WIP documentation.\nReview and update manufacturing work orders to ensure correct set up prior to production builds.\nParticipate effectively in group status meetings.\nPrepare material kits packages for assembly production, ensuring all components are available and correctly labeled.\nSupport other material handling functions as assigned, including packaging, labeling, staging, and inventory organization.\nOther duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications\nThree years of experience in inventory control, materials management, and/or production control, including hands-on use of ERP systems.\nExperience with nonconforming material processes, including NCR/MRB and material disposition.\nAbility to work independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced, materials-focused customer service environment.\nAbility to quickly adjust priorities based on changing customer requirements, production schedules, material availability, and shipment priorities.\nAbility to manage multiple jobs and competing priorities while maintaining material, inventory, and transaction accuracy.\nStrong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and respond appropriately.\nExperience managing material movement through production, including issuing, returning, replacing, and transferring material.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAssociate’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.\nExperience in a production control role supporting complex, highly configurable, or customer-specific products.\nAPICS CPIM certification.\nIntermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.\nAdditional Information\nThis position’s work mode is onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical.\n Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.00\nQuantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. 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