Tooling and Inventory Coordinator
Core
Managing inventory, purchasing, and asset strategies for production tooling, critical spare parts, consumables, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
Role type
Tooling and Inventory Coordinator
Builds
Production tooling, critical spare parts, consumables, and manufacturing supplies
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Inventory management, Purchasing, ERP systems, CMMS platforms, Supplier relationship management, Cost reduction, Cycle counting, Asset lifecycle management, Reporting and analytics, 5S standards
Preferred skills
Data analysis, Business software tools, SAP, Oracle
Technologies
ERP systems, CMMS, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Develop and manage inventory strategies for production tooling and spare parts; Establish and maintain inventory parameters including minimum/maximum levels and safety stock; Analyze inventory usage and purchasing trends to optimize levels; Manage assigned supplier relationships and evaluate performance; Lead sourcing and cost-reduction activities; Oversee the issuance, tracking, and distribution of tools and materials; Manage tool and equipment lifecycle activities including repair and calibration; Generate inventory and purchasing reports and KPIs; Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to forecast material needs; Lead continuous-improvement initiatives for inventory optimization and tool crib effectiveness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC