Job Description

American Robotics is seeking an Operations & Purchasing Specialist to support daily manufacturing operations. This role combines purchasing, receiving, inventory coordination, and administrative support for the Director of Manufacturing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Responsibilities

Purchasing and Supply Chain Support:

Create and track purchase orders in NetSuite. Source parts, assemblies, and consumables for production and R&D. Obtain quotes and support vendor negotiations. Monitor lead times and expedite critical orders. Maintain pricing, vendor data, and part revision.

Receiving and Material Coordination:

Receive and inspect incoming materials and assemblies. Verify quantities, revision levels, certifications, and documentation. Enter receipts in NetSuite and coordinate storage/placement. Support material organization and basic kitting activities.

Manufacturing Operations Support:

Organize and maintain inventory areas, tooling, and consumables. Assist with cycle counts and inventory tracking. Support replenishment of production materials.

Executive Support for Director of Manufacturing:

Manage scheduling, meetings, and communication workflows. Assist with preparing reports, build schedules, and documentation. Coordinate occasional travel arrangements. Interface with vendors, internal teams, and external partners.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with ITAR/EAR compliance. Inventory management or warehouse coordination experience. NetSuite ERP experience. Familiarity with manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, or electronics.

Qualifications

Required:

2-5 years in purchasing, operations, or administrative support. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work onsite in a hardware manufacturing environment. High attention to detail.

Preferred:

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred). Exposure to export compliance (ITAR/EAR). Vendor management or supply chain experience.

Why This Role Is Important:

This position provides essential support to the Manufacturing department by ensuring materials flow smoothly, vendors stay on schedule, and leadership has reliable administrative support. The role offers growth opportunities into purchasing management, operations coordination, or compliance roles as the company scales.