Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc. (CME) is seeking an Inventory Clerk who owns inventory accuracy across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. This role partners closely with Shipping and Receiving and Production but is focused on maintaining inventory integrity, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring system data accurately reflects the inventory to achieve production schedules, prevent shortages, and support audit readiness.
What You Will Do
- Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
- Perform routine cycle counts and support physical inventory audits.
- Investigate, document, and resolve inventory discrepancies and root causes.
- Ensure all inventory transactions are accurately and timely recorded in the ERP system.
- Issue and stage materials to production per work orders and schedules.
- Maintain inventory location accuracy, labeling, and organization standards.
- Partner with Shipping and Receiving to verify receipts and transfers are properly reflected in inventory.
- Maintain inventory records and documentation in support of compliance and audit requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to inventory control and material flow.
- Scan and store incoming product compliance documents for timely access by downstream support staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting inventory control.
- Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, Deltek Costpoint preferred
- Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reconciliation practices.
- High attention to detail with the ability to follow discrepancies through to resolution.
- Solid organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across production, operations, and shipping teams.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Minimum Requirements Needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Two or more years of experience in inventory control, materials, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
- This position requires access to controlled goods and technologies under ITAR and EAR. Candidates must meet "U.S. Person" requirements (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Why CME
- Be part of an award-winning engineering and manufacturing team in Tampa Bay.
- Contribute to mission critical projects supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy markets.
- Work for a company that values accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Enjoy perks like a 4-day work week (most weeks).
- Thrive in a culture guided by CME's 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves the Customer – Protects CME.
About CME
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 29-year-old award winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom engineered and build to print specifications, products, and systems. Our products, cables and wire harnesses, power supplies and distribution equipment, and special test equipment, are used by the U.S. military and industries worldwide. CME also supports STEM education and sustainability initiatives, including Solar4STEM.
CME operates on the EOS System and is built on a Culture of Accountability.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected class under federal or Florida law.
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