Inventory Control Coordinator

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an Inventory Control Coordinator to safeguard inventory accuracy across warehouse operations. On the floor, you will perform daily cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive root-cause actions.

This is a high-ownership, detail-driven role requiring investigative instincts and a practical understanding of aerospace/defense inventory compliance, including government property. You will document variances, reconcile with WMS/ERP data, maintain accurate bin locations,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, warehousing, or physical logistics in aerospace/defense
• Cycle counting and physical inventory verification experience
• Ability to trace discrepancies to root cause via documentation
• Proficiency with ERP and WMS for inventory lookups
• Strong Excel data analysis skills and onsite availability in CA
• Onsite work in Santa Ana or Costa Mesa, CA

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy across locations, physically and in system records
• Perform daily cycle counts, scheduled counts, and full wall-to-wall inventories
• Investigate discrepancies by researching transaction histories and paperwork
• Document process failures and identify repeating patterns; escalate RCCA
• Reconcile physical inventory against WMS/ERP records and submit adjustments
• Ensure movements are supported by transfer orders or work orders
• Maintain accurate bin locations and material master information
• Support material segregation for high-value or deployment-critical inventory
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment
• Collaborate with Materials, Production, Deployment, and Supply Chain to improve procedures and KPIs

Skills

Cycle counting

ERP/WMS

Excel

Root cause analysis

Onsite work

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Inventory Control Coordinator, you will serve as the hands-on guardian of physical inventory accuracy across our warehouse operations. Working directly on the floor, you will execute daily cycle counts, investigate discrepancies between physical stock and system records, and drive root-cause corrective actions that prevent recurrence. This is a high-ownership, detail-driven role. You will not just count inventory—you will research transaction histories, trace process failures to their source, and prepare documented adjustment requests. The ideal candidate has sharp investigative instincts, thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a foundational understanding of aerospace/defense inventory compliance (including government property), and is passionate about physical inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own inventory accuracy, both physical and system records across all assigned locations.
• Perform daily cycle counts, scheduled counts, and wall-to-wall physical inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies by researching transaction histories, receiving paperwork, and shipment documentation; trace variances from receipt through storage, picking, and shipment to pinpoint root cause.
• Document the specific process failure of impactful variances, identify repeating failure patterns, and elevate systemic issues to IC leadership. Maintain RCCA records supporting AS9100 and government property compliance.
• Reconcile physical inventory against WMS/ERP records and submit formal adjustment requests with complete supporting evidence; coordinate with IC Specialist and Supervisor to ensure timely review and approval.
• Execute accurate inventory transactions—bin-to-bin movements, transfers, reservations, and unreservations—ensuring every movement is supported by the appropriate transfer order, work order, or documentation.
• Maintain accurate bin locations, material master information, and clearly defined inventory locations. Identify and resolve misplaced, unidentified, excess, or damaged material with the responsible team.
• Support material segregation and control for high-value, sensitive, or deployment-critical inventory.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Partner with Materials, Production, Deployment, and Supply Chain to develop inventory control procedures, standard work, and KPI reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, materials management, or a physical logistics role within an aerospace, defense, or high-volume hardware manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with cycle counting methodologies and physical inventory verification processes.
• Proven ability to trace discrepancies to their root cause through documentation and transaction research.
• Working proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory lookups and transaction review.
• Analytical skills and proficiency working with Excel spreadsheets for sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis.
• Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a related operations field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with a high rate of production.
• Experience working with digital inventory counting tools and barcode scanning environments.
• Basic understanding of AS9100 standards, government property management guidelines, and 5S/Lean methodologies.
• Experience with ABC inventory classification and Data Reconciliation counting programs.
• Experience supporting process development and transitioning from low-volume/prototyping to high-rate production.
• Strong investigative mindset and detail-oriented problem-solver who enjoys working as part of a high-performing, mission-driven warehouse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document findings clearly and collaborate across floor and office teams.

US Salary Range

$33—$50 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.