Inventory Lead: Drive Material Flow & Production Readiness

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion in Torrance, CA seeks an Inventory Lead to oversee daily inventory operations across physical and ERP environments, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and issuance to support production schedules.

You will direct Inventory Specialists, coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Supply Chain, and other teams, and drive continuous improvement to achieve accuracy, timely material flow, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Material Management, Inventory Control, Manufacturing or Warehouse Operations.
• Experience directing inventory, warehousing or materials personnel.
• Experience with inventory transactions, cycle counting, audits and reconciliation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily inventory, receiving, shipping, storage, kitting, and material-handling activities.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and adjust activities based on production requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for inventory and material-flow issues during shift.
• Track, receive, identify, inspect, and document inbound inventory per procedures.
• Coordinate shipping and ensure outbound materials are accurately processed and labeled.
• Maintain alignment between physical inventory and ERP data.
• Own and maintain cycle count program, including planning, execution, variance investigation, and reconciliation.
• Perform regular physical inventory audits and ensure audit-ready records.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or vocational school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Office suite (Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Castelion in Torrance, CA seeks an Inventory Lead to oversee daily inventory operations across physical and ERP environments, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and issuance to support production schedules.

You will direct Inventory Specialists, coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Supply Chain, and other teams, and drive continuous improvement to achieve accuracy, timely material flow, and audit readiness.