Inventory & Receiving Specialist

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401K enrollment at 90 days

Paid time off

Health, vision and dental

Job summary

CX2, Inc. is seeking an Inventory & Receiving Specialist to ensure materials flow efficiently from receiving through manufacturing at our El Segundo, CA HQ.

The role requires onsite presence during shipping/receiving hours and involves kitting materials for upcoming jobs, inventory control, and helping production stay on schedule. You will verify shipments, process transactions in our ERP, maintain records, and support resolution of discrepancies with Purchasing and Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in receiving, inventory control, warehouse ops, or manufacturing support.
• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems.
• Ability to conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments against packing slips and POs; report discrepancies.
• Process received materials in the ERP system; label, organize and store inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor material availability.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies; report shortages.
• Pull, verify and kit materials for manufacturing jobs per BOMs.
• Deliver production kits and manage material returns to inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.

CX2, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory & Receiving Specialist to join our growing team. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring materials flow efficiently from receiving through manufacturing.

You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day receiving operations, recording transactions in our ERP system, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and supporting production by kitting materials for upcoming jobs.

The ideal candidate takes full ownership of inventory accuracy and ensures materials are properly picked, staged, and prepared for jobs scheduled on the production floor.

This role requires onsite presence during shipping/receiving hours at our El Segundo, CA HQ; hands-on, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and organization are critical to operational success.

This role is onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments, verifying quantities, part numbers, and documentation against packing slips and purchase orders; identify and report any discrepancies, shortages, overages, or damaged materials to the Purchasing and Operations teams.
• Accurately process received materials in the inventory management system, including labeling, organizing, and storing inventory in designated warehouse locations to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels through effective warehouse organization, inventory control practices, and ongoing monitoring of material availability to support operational requirements.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits, investigate and reconcile discrepancies, ensure material traceability, and proactively communicate inventory shortages or concerns to the Purchasing team.
• Review work orders, production schedules, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to accurately pull, verify, and kit required materials and components for manufacturing jobs, ensuring complete and error-free production packages.
• Deliver production kits to manufacturing on schedule and manage material returns by reconciling excess components back into inventory while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems.
• Ability to conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

Bonus Points

• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing or production environment
• Experience handling regulated or hazardous materials (DG)
• Familiarity with FIFO, attrition, and kitting to Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory audits
• Exposure to supply chain or procurement workflows

ITAR Regulations

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
• 401K enrollment at 90 days.
• Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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