Inventory Control Specialist

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage receiving, quality checks, and control of inventory, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across procurement and logistics. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to maintain material readiness and compliant records.

The position requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of inventory systems, forklift certification, and the ability to lift and move materials.

Qualifications

• GDT&T- required.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use inventory systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Understanding of shipping and logistics processes.
• Problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Basic math skills and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Receiving / Quality Control: Inspect incoming materials and document defects; verify items against POs; coordinate with suppliers for quality concerns.
• Inventory Management: Verify order accuracy, package items, monitor stock levels, maintain clean inventory space, generate reports and SOPs.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee outbound logistics, coordinate with cross-functional teams for shipments, facilitate packaging and shipment validation.
• Procurement: Assist in day-to-day purchasing for facility teams and onboard new suppliers.

Skills

GDT&T- required

Organization and time management

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of inventory management

Shipping/logistics understanding

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lifting and material handling

Forklift certification or willingness

Basic math skills

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES for Inventory Control Specialist:

Receiving / Quality Control

• Perform detailed visual inspections of incoming materials/products
• Verify products meet quality standards and specifications (if needed for the item and called for – GDT&T)
• Document any defects or quality issues / check for shipping damage
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality concerns
• Process return authorizations when needed
• Maintain inspection records and reports (only if we start getting regular items, but this might not be needed)
• Ensure proper documentation is included and verify quantities against purchase orders
• Facilitate incoming package processes from inspection, order reconciliation, supplier remediation, and alerting recipients
• Verify incoming items against purchase orders and close open orders in the main procurement system
• Maintain inspection records

Inventory Management

• Verify order accuracy before shipping
• Package items according to specifications
• Select appropriate shipping methods and carriers
• Monitor stock levels and movement (if needed for maintaining stock – might be more of a facility thing)
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized inventory space
• Monitor and define MRO inventory levels to ensure teams have material readily available
• Generate reports on material use and material flow through the facility
• Create SOPs, documentation, and organize materials to ensure proper inventory hygiene

Logistics Coordination

• Oversee outbound logistics operations in coordination with organizational projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams over a wide variety of projects involving outbound and indirect shipments
• Facilitate the packaging, validation, and shipment of outbound packages

Procurement

• Assist in day-to-day purchasing for various facility teams
• Track high-impact orders to ensure order discoverability
• Onboard new suppliers as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• GDT&T- required
• Organization and time management
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Understanding of shipping/logistics processes
• Problem-solving abilities
• Communication skills
• Physical ability to lift and move materials
• Forklift certification (or willing to get it)
• Basic math skills

Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.