Inventory Control Specialist – Aerospace & Defense

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

3 weeks of paid time off per year

Job summary

Castelion is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory integrity across physical and system environments, working with Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate reception, storage, and issuance for production schedules.

This role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on execution, and a continuous improvement mindset to align physical inventory with ERP data for reliable production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational school diploma.
• 3+ years of experience in Material Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field.
• Experience working in ERP systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with a hands‑on approach and a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Track, receive, identify, and document inbound inventory in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate shipping activities and ensure outbound materials are accurately processed and documented.
• Maintain alignment between physical inventory stock levels and corresponding quantities and locations within the ERP system.
• Own inventory accuracy by executing and maintaining a robust cycle count program.
• Perform regular physical inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system records.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders to investigate and resolve inventory variances.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support daily production kitting and ensure the production floor is supplied with required materials per the monthly production plan.
• Optimize physical storage locations to improve space utilization, material flow, and accessibility.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, documentation standards, and security requirements.
• Lift, carry, handle, and transport materials up to 50 lbs unassisted as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control, process efficiency, and data accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Hands-on

Continuous improvement mindset

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Castelion is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory integrity across physical and system environments, working with Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate reception, storage, and issuance for production schedules.

This role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on execution, and a continuous improvement mindset to align physical inventory with ERP data for reliable production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.