Inventory Specialist

Quantum Space•Tulsa, OK

3d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Inventory Specialist to support inventory control, material management, and production operations for its Ranger spacecraft program at its Tulsa manufacturing center. The role maintains accurate inventory records and manages the flow of flight and non-flight materials, ensuring components are received, stored, tracked, and delivered with appropriate documentation and traceability for spacecraft production. The Inventory Specialist will establish and maintain stockroom operations, kitting processes, inventory controls, and material traceability as the Tulsa facility transitions to rate production. The position works closely with manufacturing, production control, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure materials are available when needed. It is suited to an inventory professional comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment who values accuracy, organization, and efficient production processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 2 years of experience in inventory control, stockroom, or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with an ERP/MRP system for inventory transactions.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerospace or defense inventory control, including serialized and lot-controlled flight hardware.
Experience setting up a new stockroom, kitting process, or warehouse.
Experience with cycle count programs and inventory accuracy improvement.
Experience with barcode and label systems and handheld scanners.
Forklift certification.
Familiarity with AS9100, FOD control, and ESD handling requirements.
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets and ERP reports.
Self-directed and organized, with the ability to keep many open items moving at once.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect incoming material for damage, label it, and put it away in the ERP/MRP system.
Maintain a controlled stockroom for flight hardware, including segregation of nonconforming, quarantined, and shelf-life-limited material.
Kit parts to work orders and deliver complete, verified kits to the production floor on schedule.
Perform cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and investigate root causes of inventory errors.
Maintain lot, serial, and certification traceability for flight hardware.
Issue, transfer, and return material in the ERP system and keep transactions current.
Manage consumables, hardware, and shop supplies using min/max replenishment.
Support physical layout, labeling, and 5S of the stockroom and point-of-use storage.
Report shortages, aging inventory, and risks to production control and supply chain.