Inventory Specialist

Vital Lyfe•Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges, water. Mission The Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting shop operations by managing the receipt, storage, kitting, and issuance of materials, parts, and hardware. The position ensures inventory accuracy, material traceability, and compliance with established procedures while maintaining proper stock rotation, documentation, and housekeeping. The role also supports operational metrics through cycle counting and consistent material handling practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of inventory control experience
Ability to work in warehouse and production areas with routine lifting, carrying, and movement of materials.
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and work around active operations safely.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Receive, organize, and distribute raw materials, components, subassemblies, and hardware in support of shop floor operations
Store materials in designated bins, drawers, and racking systems, clearly labeling parts and storage locations
Adhere to established material handling procedures to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance
Pick and assemble kits of required parts, materials, and hardware, confirming completeness and availability prior to release
Inspect incoming materials against accompanying documentation to verify part numbers, quantities, revisions, and absence of damage
Issue materials using approved documentation, ensuring required serialization, traceability, and lot verification are completed prior to release
Follow all applicable procedures, desk instructions, and standard operating guidelines
Track shelf-life controlled items and ensure proper stock rotation
Contribute to departmental and organizational performance metrics and objectives
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Conduct cycle count activities to support inventory accuracy