Defense Inventory Control Specialist

Beehive Industries, LLC; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beehive Industries seeks an Inventory Control Associate at our Cincinnati, OH facility. You will manage daily inventory transactions, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate material flow to production areas.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with operations and supply chain teams. The position emphasizes safe forklift/pallet jack operation, ERP usage, and continuous process improvement in inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 1–2 years of related experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, stockroom management, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory transactions, and reconciliation.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Must be able to obtain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily inventory transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Perform routine cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and partner with operations and supply chain teams to resolve issues.
• Receive inbound materials, validate packing lists, and complete system receiving and put-away activities.
• Perform material movement and staging to support production work centers.
• Prepare outbound shipments including small parcel, LTL, and freight shipments with accurate documentation.
• Track parts throughout the facility and support production priorities based on schedule demand.
• Perform final visual checks for quality, quantity, and documentation accuracy before shipment or storage.
• Maintain organized warehouse areas including labeling, rack organization, and material locations.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklift equipment safely after certification.
• Utilize ERP systems, inventory tools, Microsoft Excel, and Word to maintain accurate records.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory accuracy and material flow.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Logistics

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Beehive Industries seeks an Inventory Control Associate at our Cincinnati, OH facility. You will manage daily inventory transactions, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate material flow to production areas.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with operations and supply chain teams. The position emphasizes safe forklift/pallet jack operation, ERP usage, and continuous process improvement in inventory accuracy.