Inventory & Logistics Coordinator

Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Inventory & Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Acton, MA.

This role covers a wide range of responsibilities, including inventory control, purchasing, logistics, shipping/receiving, and sales support. Depending on your skills and interests, responsibilities may expand into production support and inventory management for Geocomp’s field instrumentation equipment.

About the Team

You will be part of the Products Group, collaborating closely with colleagues across inventory, logistics, sales, production, and engineering. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, solving problems, and supporting both technical teams and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Maintain ERP system with accurate part numbers, descriptions, and pricing.
• Track items sent for testing, disposal, or R&D use.
• Monitor monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) items.
• Maintain specified minimum inventory levels and prevent overstocking.
• Update and improve BOMs (Bill of Materials) and COGs (Cost of Goods).
• Optimize stock levels to reduce carrying costs in coordination with engineering.

Purchasing & Receiving

• Place timely purchase orders to support production schedules.
• Track and manage items with long lead times.
• Order and monitor non-inventory/miscellaneous items.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accuracy of orders and delivery schedules.
• Physically receive materials and record in ERP system.

Order Fulfillment

• Dispatch inventory through ERP system.
• Generate picklists, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate all necessary paperwork for order processing.

Logistics

• Prepare and manage documentation for all outgoing shipments.
• Handle domestic and international shipping (small package and freight).
• Provide shipping details to clients and coordinate paperwork with international reps.
• Issue and track RMAs.

Sales & Production Coordination

• Share open order updates from ERP with production.
• Align sales and production priorities based on deadlines, stock, and management direction.
• Collaborate with accounting to reconcile ERP–FMIS (sales orders) and Deltek (invoicing).
• Create and complete work orders in ERP; track WIP and Finished Goods inventory.
• Run process improvement test scenarios as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, production control, logistics, or a related operational environment.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory and production control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions).
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and work styles.
• Self-starter, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with SAP (highly desired)
• Previous experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or technical teams.
• Professional training or certifications in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or production planning (e.g., ASCM/APICS, CPL, CLTD).
• Familiarity with Lean Principles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, project-driven, or operations-focused environment.

Benefits Package

• Base salary range: $52,000 – $65,000 per year
  (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The range listed reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other forms of compensation.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Our Hiring Process

At Geocomp, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.