Inventory Control Specialist

Talentify; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control Clerk to support material flow across the organization. You will receive materials, maintain inventory accuracy, support production needs, and ensure on-time shipments while maintaining traceability and compliance with quality requirements.

Responsibilities include processing transactions in the ERP/MRP system, cycle counts, and coordinating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, or a related role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or inventory management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and transaction accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine warehouse and material-handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process incoming materials, parts, and supplies against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Accurately enter receiving, inventory, material movement, and shipping transactions into the ERP/MRP system.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory, audits, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Issue and transfer materials to support manufacturing schedules and organized material flow throughout the facility.
• Prepare, package, label, and ship domestic and international customer orders, supplier returns, and other outbound materials.
• Maintain proper material identification, storage, handling, lot control, and traceability in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to resolve shortages, discrepancies, damage, and shipment issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, stock concerns, or transaction errors promptly.
• Maintain complete shipping, receiving, certification, and inventory records.
• Follow company safety, security, quality, and applicable ITAR/export compliance requirements; support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Position Summary

Nuvotronics is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control Clerk to support the accurate and efficient flow of materials throughout the organization. This role receives incoming materials, maintains inventory accuracy, supports production material needs, and prepares on-time shipments to customers and suppliers while maintaining traceability and compliance with company quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process incoming materials, parts, and supplies against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Accurately enter receiving, inventory, material movement, and shipping transactions into the ERP/MRP system.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory, audits, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Issue and transfer materials to support manufacturing schedules and organized material flow throughout the facility.
• Prepare, package, label, and ship domestic and international customer orders, supplier returns, and other outbound materials.
• Maintain proper material identification, storage, handling, lot control, and traceability in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to resolve shortages, discrepancies, damage, and shipment issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, stock concerns, or transaction errors promptly.
• Maintain complete shipping, receiving, certification, and inventory records.
• Follow company safety, security, quality, and applicable ITAR/export compliance requirements; support continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• 3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, or a related role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and transaction accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine warehouse and material-handling activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cycle counting, inventory control practices, domestic and international shipping, lot control, and material traceability.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Key Success Measures

Inventory accuracy and traceability | On-time receipt and shipment processing | Material availability for production | Accurate ERP transactions | Compliance with quality and shipping requirements | Safe, organized material handling

Role Impact

This position helps ensure that materials, components, and finished products move efficiently through the Nuvotronics supply chain, directly supporting manufacturing productivity, inventory integrity, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery across the product portfolio.

Cubic Pay Range:

$19.00 - $26.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type:

Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.