Inventory Specialist

Mojave, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Inventory Specialist at Impulse you are integral to ensuring that every part needed for spacecraft engines and mission-critical systems is accounted for and readily available. This role is hands on and fast paced requiring someone organized confident and adaptable as priorities shift. You will manage inventory levels track high-value aerospace parts and optimize warehouse operations to support rapid production and assembly. Whether its managing flight hardware optimizing storage space/organization or improving inventory systems your work directly contributes to launching groundbreaking missions beyond Earth.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain inventory control processes aligned with aerospace best practices emphasizing accuracy traceability and compliance
Track lot controlled and serialized parts and identify flight non-flight development and prototype hardware
Manage inventory transactions including receipts issues transfers cycle counts and adjustments within ERP/WMS systems
Develop and maintain procedures for proper labeling location control segregation and storage of flight and non-flight hardware
Conduct regular cycle counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies proactively
Partner with supply chain quality production and engineering teams to support material availability discrepancy resolution and material flow
Monitor systems to execute ad hoc requests shipping tickets kits kitting and occasional shipping/receiving tasks
Ensure inventory records support full end to end traceability including certificates of conformance shelf life and lot/serial tracking where required
Support receiving and shipping activities as needed to ensure material moves accurately and on time through the facility
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to refine inventory accuracy storage methods and system data quality as production scales
Promote and enforce Safety and material handling standards throughout storage and inventory operations
Maintain clean storage areas and support 5S practices
Assist with and take ownership of projects such as setting up racks and shelving improving bin locations refining labeling and supporting overall material flow

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2 years of demonstrated experience in inventory control warehousing or materials management role with preference to aerospace experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

3 years of inventory control experience ideally within a large manufacturing facility such as aerospace automotive semiconductor or electronic fields
Proficient in operating forklifts and other related inventory equipment with a strong understanding of inventory and kitting processes
Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and functions with excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with experience in GD&T and the use of metrology tools and gauges
Familiarity with aerospace documentation and requirements (certificate of conformance shelf life lot/serial control AS9100/ISO standards)
Experience with creating inventory control procedures
Experience with serialized/lot-controlled inventory
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional disciplines with a self-starter attitude and the ability to drive positive outcomes in ill-defined problems or processes

Additional Information:

Flexibility to work various shifts including overtime and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted and perform physical activities including lifting standing climbing bending and walking for up to 75% of the shift time

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

As an Inventory Specialist at Impulse you are integral to ensuring that every part needed for spacecraft engines and mission-critical systems is accounted for and readily available. This role is hands on and fast paced requiring someone organized confident and adaptable as priorities shift. You wil...

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain inventory control processes aligned with aerospace best practices emphasizing accuracy traceability and compliance
Track lot controlled and serialized parts and identify flight non-flight development and prototype hardware
Manage inventory transactions including receipts issues transfers cycle counts and adjustments within ERP/WMS systems
Develop and maintain procedures for proper labeling location control segregation and storage of flight and non-flight hardware
Conduct regular cycle counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies proactively
Partner with supply chain quality production and engineering teams to support material availability discrepancy resolution and material flow
Monitor systems to execute ad hoc requests shipping tickets kits kitting and occasional shipping/receiving tasks
Ensure inventory records support full end to end traceability including certificates of conformance shelf life and lot/serial tracking where required
Support receiving and shipping activities as needed to ensure material moves accurately and on time through the facility
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to refine inventory accuracy storage methods and system data quality as production scales
Promote and enforce Safety and material handling standards throughout storage and inventory operations
Maintain clean storage areas and support 5S practices
Assist with and take ownership of projects such as setting up racks and shelving improving bin locations refining labeling and supporting overall material flow

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2 years of demonstrated experience in inventory control warehousing or materials management role with preference to aerospace experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

3 years of inventory control experience ideally within a large manufacturing facility such as aerospace automotive semiconductor or electronic fields
Proficient in operating forklifts and other related inventory equipment with a strong understanding of inventory and kitting processes
Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and functions with excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with experience in GD&T and the use of metrology tools and gauges
Familiarity with aerospace documentation and requirements (certificate of conformance shelf life lot/serial control AS9100/ISO standards)
Experience with creating inventory control procedures
Experience with serialized/lot-controlled inventory
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional disciplines with a self-starter attitude and the ability to drive positive outcomes in ill-defined problems or processes

Additional Information:

Flexibility to work various shifts including overtime and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted and perform physical activities including lifting standing climbing bending and walking for up to 75% of the shift time

Required Experience: