Inventory Control Specialist

Beehive Industries; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long-Term disability

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries seeks a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to manage materials, components, and assemblies to support manufacturing schedules and quality standards.

You will conduct cycle counts, stock parts, and ensure workflow between work centers while maintaining AS9100 compliance. The role requires forklift certification or willingness to obtain it, and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years in inventory control or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn inventory systems and planning tools.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification if not certified.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Execute routine and random cycle counts; reconcile variances with Operations and Supply Chain.
• Perform material movement and staging to ensure parts flow between work centers.
• Stock parts in designated shelf locations, ensure AS9100 standards and traceability.
• Organize kit components for efficient assembly and verify kit completeness before delivery to production.
• Monitor two-bin inventory levels in the production area.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and labeling system.
• Operate material handling equipment safely or obtain certification.
• Utilize MS Excel, Word and ERP systems for inventory management.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Task prioritization

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

MS Word

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

Beehive is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to support our manufacturing operations by managing the flow of materials, components, and assemblies throughout our facility. This role is critical to ensuring production teams have the right parts, in the right quantities, at the right time to meet our manufacturing schedules and quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily inventory transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
• Execute routine and randomized cycle counts, reconcile variances, and partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify root causes
• Perform material movement and staging to ensure parts flow efficiently between work centers
• Accurately stock parts in designated shelf locations within the warehouse, including sourced hardware, raw material, sub- assemblies and finished goods, ensuring parts meet AS9100 standards and maintain material traceability
• Organize kit components to facilitate efficient assembly processes and verify kit completeness and accuracy before delivery to production floor
• Monitor two-bin inventory levels throughout the production area
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and storage system, including labeling, rack organization, and point-of-use material placement
• Operate material handling equipment safely, including pallet jack and forklift (or obtain certification)
• Utilize basic digital tools including MS Excel, Word, and inventory/ERP systems

You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ inventory control industry experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with data to identify trends, gaps, and discrepancies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn inventory systems, planning tools, and supply chain processes
• Comfortable walking the shop floor for extended periods and lifting up to 45 lbs
• Willing and able to obtain forklift certification if not certified already
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience with inventory cycle counting, warehouse control, or stockroom management
• Experience handling aerospace or defense materials
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems

You Will Find This Position Very Satisfying If You Have a(n)

• Roll up your sleeves attitude
• Teamwork centric orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity
• Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team
• Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company
• Have a generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $22.00-26.50 per hour. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.