Inventory Management Specialist

Leidos Inc; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) unit seeks an Inventory Management Specialist in Vista, CA to handle warehouse operations, receiving, and MRB processing for non-conforming material. You will manage field returns, damaged inventory, and ERP data entry to ensure accuracy and traceability.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing, running monthly shelf-life reports, and maintaining precise records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing or R&D.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).
• Experience as receiving clerk or in warehouse operations.
• Proficient with ERP/WMS systems for data entry.
• Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Excellent math and record-keeping, organizational and communication skills.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 200 lbs, with physical mobility.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming defective material from the field.
• Receive field returns and classify as new, unused or defective.
• Assist with unloading trucks and moving items to designated areas.
• Process damaged/expired inventory via MRB.
• Run monthly inventory reports for shelf-life items.
• Ensure ERP transactions are accurate and material reviews are documented.
• Collaborate with Quality to handle non-conforming material.
• Attend MRB meetings and implement dispositions.
• Coordinate with Finance for dispositioning/scrapping.
• Work with Manufacturing to issue defective material to MO rework.
• Maintain accurate records and support inventory control.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Warehouse management system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist in Vista, CA to join our team. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology. Our team produces a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, shipping ports, border crossings, and critical infrastructure customers. These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo, and people at checkpoints around the world.

Leidos is looking for an Inventory Management Specialist to support our company's warehouse operations. You will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and perform various warehouse activities. The position is responsible for executing our field returns process and material review process for non-conforming material.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for processing all incoming defective material from the field.
• Receive field returns and determine if new, unused, or defective.
• Assist Receiving with unloading of trucks and moving to designated area.
• Process damaged inventory and expired inventory into the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Run Monthly inventory reports for expiration dates of shelf-life items.
• Ensure transactions into the ERP system are accurate.
• Systemically receive Defective Material and move to a HOLD location for review.
• Collaborate with Quality department to process Non-Conforming Material from the production floor and customer returns.
• Attend MRB weekly meetings and ensure disposition decisions are executed.
• Communicate with Finance department when parts need to be dispositioned/scrapped.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to ensure defective material is issued to rework Manufacturing Orders (MO).
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing or research and development (R&D)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of education
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).
• Proven experience as receiving clerk or similar warehouse operations position
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Enterprise Resource Planning and/or warehouse management system) for entering data
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Excellent math and recording abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Keen eye for detail
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 200 lbs.
• Job requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, and working in unusual positions requiring full body mobility.
• Must be able to work safely and follow safety precautions in extreme environments (temperature, humidity, noise, confined spaces, etc.) around dangerous industrial equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP programs would be a distinct advantage.

Check out the links below to learn more about Security Enterprise Solutions (SES)

https://careers.leidos.com/pages/security-enterprise-solutions

https://www.leidos.com/markets/aviation/security-detectio

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Original Posting: September 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.