Inventory Specialist

Quantum Space•Tulsa, OK

1d•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 the 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 to support spacecraft production. The specialist will help establish and maintain stockroom operations, kitting processes, inventory controls, and material traceability as the Tulsa facility transitions into rate production. The role works closely with manufacturing, production control, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure materials are available when needed with appropriate documentation and traceability for mission-critical spacecraft hardware. This role is suited to an inventory professional who values accuracy and organization and enjoys developing efficient processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and offers a base salary of $21–$27 per hour, along with equity and benefits. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export-regulation eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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 using an ERP/MRP system for inventory transactions.
Meet U.S. Government space technology export-regulation eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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 improving inventory accuracy.
Experience with barcode and label systems and handheld scanners.
Forklift certification.
Familiarity with AS9100, foreign object debris (FOD) control, and electrostatic discharge (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, inspect for damage, label, and put away incoming material 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, keeping transactions current.
Manage consumables, hardware, and shop supplies using minimum/maximum replenishment.
Support the 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.
Help establish and improve inventory management systems, stockroom processes, and material-handling practices.