Inventory Specialist
About The Position
As an Inventory Specialist at Northwood, you will be an integral part of our Supply Chain team, ensuring that materials, hardware, and components flow seamlessly through our Torrance manufacturing facility. You’ll play a key role in enabling rapid production and deployment of our systems, maintaining precision and reliability across all inventory operations. We operate in a lean, transparent, high-trust environment that rewards initiative and adaptability. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to ensure our inventory systems scale with our growth.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with computer software, including spreadsheets, email, and resource planning programs
- Understanding of inventory and kitting processes
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to stand for extended periods (4–6 hours/day) and lift up to 50 lbs
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience
- Experience operating forklifts and related inventory equipment
- Familiarity with Manufacturo or other manufacturing software (ERP/MRP)
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments
- Prior experience in aerospace, electronics, or related manufacturing fields
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and store raw materials, parts, and hardware to support manufacturing and R&D operations
- Pick, organize, and stage components to keep production running efficiently and ensure build accuracy.
- Verify incoming materials for conformity, quantity, part numbers, and damage-free condition
- Maintain strict material handling and traceability practices
- Monitor shelf-life storage and perform stock rotations to ensure part integrity
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical and system inventories
- Record all inventory movements and transactions in our ERP system with attention to detail
- Support inventory replenishment and continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain team
- Perform cycle counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
