Inventory Control & Logistics Specialist

Alten Technology USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in the United States (SF Bay Area) to support receiving, quality control, inventory management and outbound logistics. The role requires GD&T knowledge, strong organizational skills and hands-on experience with shipping processes.

The salary range reflects senior responsibilities within a federal contractor context. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities across a global engineering

Qualifications

• GD&T required as stated in the job posting.
• Strong organization and time management capabilities.
• Proficiency with computers and materials tracking systems.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping/logistics processes.
• Good problem-solving skills and basic math ability.

Responsibilities

• Receiving / Quality Control: Perform detailed visual inspections of incoming materials/products.
• Verify products meet quality standards and specifications (GD&T where applicable).
• Document defects or quality issues and check for shipping damage.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality concerns and process return authorizations.
• Maintain inspection records and reports; verify quantities against purchase orders.
• Facilitate incoming package processes from inspection to order reconciliation and supplier remediation.
• Verify incoming items against purchase orders and close open orders in procurement system.
• Maintain inspection records.
• Inventory Management: Verify order accuracy before shipping; package items per specifications.
• Select shipping methods and carriers; monitor stock levels and movement.
• Follow safety protocols; maintain a clean inventory space; ensure material availability (MRO).
• Generate reports on material use and flow; create SOPs and organize materials.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee outbound logistics with cross-functional teams; coordinate various projects.
• Facilitate packaging, validation, and shipment of outbound packages.
• Procurement: Assist in day-to-day purchasing; track high-impact orders; onboard new suppliers.

Skills

GD&T

Organization

Computer proficiency

Inventory management systems

Shipping/logistics processes

Problem-solving

Lift/move materials

Forklift certification

Basic math

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in the United States (SF Bay Area) to support receiving, quality control, inventory management and outbound logistics. The role requires GD&T knowledge, strong organizational skills and hands-on experience with shipping processes.

The salary range reflects senior responsibilities within a federal contractor context. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities across a global engineering