Inventory Control Lead: 8k Parts, $4M Stock, Onsite

Aerotek; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Oceanside, CA is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to manage a large parts inventory for the maintenance team. You will handle stock levels, cycle counts, ordering, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

The role requires meticulous data entry, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This onsite contract-to-hire position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse management.
• Experience with inventory management systems and computer-based inventory tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for data entry, reporting, and communication.
• Strong data entry skills with a very low tolerance for errors and high attention to detail.
• Experience performing cycle counts and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and a process-driven approach to work.
• Experience in inventory control or inventory management within a manufacturing or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 8,000 parts and roughly $4 million in inventory for the facility and plant equipment.
• Organize and maintain the parts inventory and storage areas to ensure items are easy to locate and access.
• Order, receive, and put away parts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to support purchasing, pricing, and timely delivery of parts and materials.
• Work closely with maintenance and project personnel to identify required parts, materials, and equipment for repairs and projects.
• Check out and track parts issued to maintenance staff and ensure accurate returns to inventory when applicable.
• Coordinate the repair and return‑to‑service of repairable inventory items.
• Kit and stage parts for work orders so that maintenance teams have everything needed for scheduled work.
• Organize and maintain the tool crib to ensure tools are accounted for, stored properly, and readily available.
• Serve as a backup for other inventory control responsibilities within the department as needed.
• Perform administrative duties related to inventory control and purchasing as directed by plant leadership.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when working in the plant.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance to support consistent inventory operations.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry accuracy

Cycle counts

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Organizational skills

Job description

Aerotek in Oceanside, CA is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to manage a large parts inventory for the maintenance team. You will handle stock levels, cycle counts, ordering, and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

The role requires meticulous data entry, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This onsite contract-to-hire position offers competitive pay and benefits.