Senior Inventory & Materials Improvement Specialist

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense contracting company based in Centennial, Colorado is seeking an experienced Inventory & Materials Improvement Specialist. This role focuses on enhancing material stocking and inventory control processes to improve production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, coupled with a desire to contribute to important defense projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including equity and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in inventory or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting production lines or assembly operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Kanban systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize material stocking strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to align material availability.
• Execute and improve cycle count programs and physical inventories.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce waste.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions within ERP systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Material flow optimization

Cycle counting

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

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

We are seeking an experienced Inventory & Materials Improvement Specialist to support manufacturing and assembly operations by ensuring accurate, efficient, and reliable material flow. This role is responsible for improving material stocking, kitting, inventory accuracy, and inventory control policies to minimize production disruptions and support on‑time assembly.

The ideal candidate understands the realities of the factory floor and brings a continuous‑improvement mindset to materials management in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do…

• Design and optimize material stocking strategies to support assembly lines and work cells; establish standard work for kit build, staging, and consumption.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to align material availability with build schedules
• Execute and improve cycle count programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes
• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies that impact production
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve accuracy, and stabilize production
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual controls, and work instructions
• Develop, implement, and enforce inventory control policies for manufacturing and assembly
• Define best practices for material handling, WIP tracking, consumption, and reconciliation
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory accuracy and controls
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory transactions within ERP/MRP systems
• Track and report key inventory and materials metrics (accuracy, shortages, variances, turns)
• Partner with production, planning, procurement, quality, and finance teams to improve material performance

You have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory or materials management within a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting production lines, work cells, or assembly operations
• Strong understanding of inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and root‑cause analysis
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting

Nice to have…

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, or pull‑based material systems
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Experience developing material flow strategies for high‑mix or high‑volume assembly
• Familiarity with WIP tracking and backflushing processes
• 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

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

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $80,000-$114,000 base salary. 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.