Inventory Specialist II, Second Shift

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

9d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking an Inventory Specialist II for its second shift. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational excellence of the company's inventory system and developing expertise in enterprise systems (ERP/MES) to ensure accurate and timely material flow to production teams. The position involves executing all inventory transactions, managing the daily cycle count program, verifying incoming materials, picking and kitting parts, adhering to aerospace standards for FOD, ESD, and contamination control, and communicating proactively with cross-functional stakeholders. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT, structured around a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift premium.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in an inventory, logistics, receiving, or material handling role
1+ years of forklift experience, with the ability to obtain and maintain certification per OSHA standards
Experience executing transactions in ERP and warehouse management software with a complete, accurate audit trail
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email communication
Valid driver's license
Ability to stand for extended periods and ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as production demands

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace, launch services, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry
Experience building or improving inventory control procedures, such as cycle count programs
Familiarity with flight hardware, lot/serial traceability, or ESD and FOD prevention standards, 5S
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

Execute all inventory transactions (receiving, putaway, picking, issuance, returns) in real time through our ERP/MES systems, maintaining greater than 99.9% record accuracy with full lot, serial, and location traceability
Own the daily cycle count program: schedule and execute counts by priority stratification, investigate discrepancies within the same shift, document root causes, and escalate variances to the Inventory Lead
Verify incoming material as the final quality gate before it enters production inventory: confirming part numbers, revisions, quantities, condition, and shelf life, and quarantining any discrepant material with clear documentation
Pick and kit parts, materials, and hardware to support on-time, in-full delivery to production, applying FIFO discipline and verifying serialized flight hardware against build records
Handle all parts to aerospace FOD, ESD, and contamination-control standards, maintain 5S organization in assigned zones, and store ITAR-controlled material in designated secured areas in compliance with regulatory requirements
Communicate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders: confirming ETAs on part requests, flagging supply issues before they impact production, completing shift handoffs, and proposing process improvements that strengthen inventory control