Inventory Specialist
HireArt
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 28-36 / hour
Posted on Sep 10, 2025
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Inventory Specialist
A Secure, Connected Mobility Solutions Company
Full time
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
28.00 - 36.00 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:30PM (EST)
Assignment length
6 month contract
Job description
HireArt is 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.
As an Inventory Specialist, you'll:
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.
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or technical training
- Experience supporting prototype or pre-production vehicle builds
- Familiarity with electrical/mechanical components and basic understanding of mobility or automotive technologies
- Background working in a cross-functional environment with engineers, technicians, or manufacturing staff
- Comfortable working in environments where rapid iteration and change are the norm
- Proficiency in Slack and Excel/Google Sheets
Benefits:
- PTO and paid holidays!
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Ann Arbor, MI area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp
Job description
HireArt is 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.
As an Inventory Specialist, you'll:
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.
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or technical training
- Experience supporting prototype or pre-production vehicle builds
- Familiarity with electrical/mechanical components and basic understanding of mobility or automotive technologies
- Background working in a cross-functional environment with engineers, technicians, or manufacturing staff
- Comfortable working in environments where rapid iteration and change are the norm
- Proficiency in Slack and Excel/Google Sheets
Benefits:
- PTO and paid holidays!
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Ann Arbor, MI area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp