Inventory Control Specialist

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) empowering warfighters commercial air operators and border protection teams to act faster adapt rapidly and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco San Diego Seattle and London. For more information please visit .

Role Overview

• Own inventory accuracy system integrity and material control across ERP/WMS.
• Serve as the system-of-record authority for inventory kitting and consumption.
• Enable production rate through reliable inventory kitting readiness and visual stores management.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Systems
• • Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/WMS systems (ION strongly preferred).
  • Execute and audit inventory transactions (receipts moves consumption adjustments).
  • Monitor inventory data health and resolve systemic issues impacting accuracy.
• Kitting & Production Readiness
• • Own kitting processes to support production builds.
  • Ensure kits are complete accurate and delivered on time to the line.
  • Track and improve:
    • Kit completeness (%)
    • Kit readiness vs build schedule
    • Line shortages attributable to kitting
• Cycle Counting & Reconciliation
• • Execute cycle count program and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive sustained improvements in inventory accuracy.
• Stores Management & Visual Controls
• • Own organization and control of inventory stores locations.
  • Implement and maintain visual stores systems (labeling zoning min/max signals).
  • Optimize material flow and accessibility to support production efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• • Partner with production supply chain and planning teams.
  • Support material availability and production readiness discussions.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years in inventory control or material management.
• Hands-on ERP/WMS experience (ION NetSuite SAP etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with kitting and production support environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with ION or similar modern manufacturing ERP systems.
• Familiarity with visual management systems and lean material flow.
• CPIM/CSCP or equivalent.

Why CHAOS

• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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