Job Description

Description

Hey there, INVENTORY SPECIALIST! At Wenzel Associates, we're not your ordinary electronics engineering and manufacturing company. We're the kind of place where "Dream Big, Have Fun, Get Stuff Done" isn't just a slogan; it's the way we roll. What does that mean? It means we want you to unleash your superhuman intelligence, help us push boundaries, take calculated risks, and make a real impact on the future of mission-critical electronics. Plus, you get to do all of this in a people-first environment filled with passionate, innovative, and committed colleagues.

So, if you're ready to take your career to new heights (literally, we are talking rocket science here), keep reading!

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

As our Inventory Specialist extraordinaire, your job is to unleash your superhuman abilities in maintaining accurate inventory records, executing cycle counts, supporting receiving and stockroom operations, and ensuring material control processes comply with company procedures and applicable quality standards.  This role supports material staging, kitting, and delivery to production according to work order needs. You'll work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the RF and microwave industry. Oh, and did we mention that you'll be based in the heart of Austin, Texas, where the tech scene is as hot as our BBQ? 

Here's What You'll Be Doing:

· Receive, store, issue, kit, transfer, and stage materials in support of production, quality, engineering, procurement, and shipping needs.

· Perform accurate and timely inventory transactions in Global Shop Solutions.

· Support cycle count activities, physical inventory checks, variance research, and inventory reconciliation.

· Verify part numbers, quantities, locations, labels, lot/serial information, and documentation before completing transactions.

· Maintain accurate bin locations and ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and stored.

· Pull and issue material to work orders, production areas, and internal requestors based on approved documentation.

· Support WIP movement, finished goods movement, serialization, and material staging as assigned.

· Identify and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged material, incorrect labeling, missing documentation, or system errors.

· Assist with root cause investigation for inventory variances, negative balances, missing parts, or transaction errors.

· Ensure rejected, quarantined, suspect, or nonconforming material is properly segregated and not issued without approval.

· Follow ESD handling, safety, traceability, counterfeit prevention, and material control requirements.

· Support receiving, inspection handoff, stockroom put-away, production shortages, and shipping support as needed.

· Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready stockroom, inventory, and material staging areas.

· Communicate material issues, shortages, and priority conflicts to the Inventory Control Supervisor or Supply Chain leadership.

· Work cross-functionally with Planning, Procurement, Quality, Production, Engineering, and Shipping to support material availability.

· Assist with continuous improvement activities related to inventory accuracy, material flow, labeling, storage, and ERP discipline.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We're Looking for in Our Inventory Specialist:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in supply chain or logistics is a plus.

· 2+ years of experience in inventory control, materials handling, or warehouse operations (manufacturing environment preferred).

· Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with inventory modules required.

· Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Qualifications You Need:

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

· You've got skills in written and verbal communication.

· Education, Certifications, Experience?

· You're self-motivated, a multitasking wizard, and detail-oriented like a hawk.

· Prioritization is your middle name, and you thrive in high-pressure situations.

· You play well with others and are a logical thinker, always ready to tackle customer challenges.

· Ethical standards? You've got them in spades.