We are helping our client find an Inventory Specialist to support its advanced mobility operations by ensuring the availability and accuracy of parts inventory across development, testing, and field deployment environments.
In this role, you will keep the engineering and maintenance teams running efficiently, minimizing downtime, and enabling innovative vehicle and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented inventory professional with experience in parts management or logistics, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. You work well with cross-functional teams and are comfortable supporting prototype and pre-production vehicle builds.
Expected pay: 28.00 - 36.00 USD Per Hour
Requirements
As an Inventory Specialist, you'll:
Identify and manage parts and components used in advanced vehicle systems, prototypes, and related hardware.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics teams to fulfill part requests accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and part specifications using spreadsheets.
Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments; ensure compliance with part documentation and traceability standards.
Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including returns, warranty parts, and special orders.
Track shipping status of components and report against target Material Readiness Dates.
Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and process efficiency.
Assist in developing and maintaining supplier relationships for parts and materials critical to autonomous and connected vehicle systems.
Benefits
High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or technical training preferred.
2+ years of experience in parts management, warehouse operations, or logistics — preferably in an automotive, robotics, or R&D environment.
Proficiency with inventory software and digital tools (e.g., ERP, parts catalog systems, Excel, Google Sheets etc.).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in a workshop, garage, or lab setting.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Salary
$28–$36 Per Hour
Skills
Automotive Automationunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Standardsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Transactionsunmatched
Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Receiving Inspectionunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Technical Trainingunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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