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Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Company: Alicat Scientific, Inc.Position: Inventory and Logistics SpecialistReport To: Inventory ManagerLocation: In person only-Tucson, Arizona 85743Salary: $19 an hourShift: Mon-Fri, 11 AM-7:30 PMAbout AlicatAlicat Scientific, Inc. is a leading manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in flow and pressure instrumentation for both research and industrial applications. With over twenty-five years of continuous growth, we pride ourselves on delivering fast and accurate results to our global customers while fostering a culture of diversity, employee development, and business success. #AlicatPosition SummaryThe Inventory & Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing and maintaining accurate inventory operations, supporting material preparation for production, and ensuring efficient and accurate shipping processes.This role acts as a key operational link between Inventory, Production and Shipping, ensuring materials are properly controlled, staged, and delivered in alignment with production and customer requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesInventory Operations* Maintain accurate inventory transactions in ERP system* Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and location control* Enforce FIFO practices where operationally feasible* Perform and support cycle counts and inventory audits* Investigate and resolve discrepancies (shortages, misplacements, incorrect counts)* Maintain clean and organized inventory locations to support efficiency and traceabilityProduction Support (Includes Material Preparation)* Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production work orders (Head Assembly, SMT, etc.)* Verify accuracy of components, quantities, and revisions prior to release* Ensure materials issued to production are complete, accurate, and traceable* Coordinate with production teams to prioritize urgent or high-impact builds* Monitor shortages and proactively communicate material gaps* Support return-to-stock or reconciliation of unused materials* Help standardize material staging and preparation processes to reduce errorsShipping & Logistics* Prepare, pack, and verify outgoing shipments (domestic & international)* Ensure accuracy of shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, labels)* Coordinate shipments with carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS)* Track shipments and assist in resolving delivery issues* Verify part numbers, quantities, and configurations prior to shipmentCross-Functional Responsibilities* Act as a swing resource between Inventory, Production Support, and Shipping based on priorities* Serve as a control point for material movement between Inventory, Production, and Shipping* Help enforce discipline around material access and movement* Identify process gaps causing inventory loss or inefficiencies* Support development and enforcement of SOPsQualificationsRequired* 2-5 years experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics* Experience with ERP/MRP systems* Strong attention to detail and accountability* Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPreferred* Experience supporting production (material staging or work orders)* Familiarity with BOM structures and part revisions* Experience with international shipping* Basic data analysis (Excel)Key Traits* Detail-oriented and process-driven* High ownership mindset over material accuracy* Comfortable working across multiple functions* Able to switch between physical work and system transactionsBenefits* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Life and Disability Insurance Plans* 401k with up to 5% match and vesting schedule* Tuition reimbursement* Earned PTO* Paid holidays* Parental LeaveNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!