Inventory Specialist

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Flexible vacation

Company stock options

Discretionary performance bonuses

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support our Supply Chain team in Torrance, CA. The role involves ensuring materials and components flow seamlessly through our manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include managing inventory, verifying incoming materials, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in computer applications like Microsoft Office, and a deep understanding of inventory processes. Salary ranges from $27 to $30 per hour, with additional benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must have experience with computer software such as spreadsheets and email.
• Understanding of inventory processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store raw materials for manufacturing.
• Pick and stage components to ensure production efficiency.
• Maintain strict material handling and traceability.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with computer software

Understanding of inventory and kitting processes

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturo or related software

Job description

Location

Torrance, CA

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Supply Chain

Compensation

• $27 – $30 per hour

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

About Northwood

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail.

Role

As an Inventory Specialist at Northwood, you will be an integral part of our Supply Chain team, ensuring that materials, hardware, and components flow seamlessly through our Torrance manufacturing facility. You’ll play a key role in enabling rapid production and deployment of our systems, maintaining precision and reliability across all inventory operations.

We operate in a lean, transparent, high-trust environment that rewards initiative and adaptability. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to ensure our inventory systems scale with our growth.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store raw materials, parts, and hardware to support manufacturing and R&D operations
• Pick, organize, and stage components to keep production running efficiently and ensure build accuracy.
• Verify incoming materials for conformity, quantity, part numbers, and damage-free condition
• Maintain strict material handling and traceability practices
• Monitor shelf‑life storage and perform stock rotations to ensure part integrity
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical and system inventories
• Record all inventory movements and transactions in our ERP system with attention to detail
• Support inventory replenishment and continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain team
• Perform cycle counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety standards

Basic Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with computer software, including spreadsheets, email, and resource planning programs
• Understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to stand for extended periods (4–6 hours/day) and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience
• Experience operating forklifts and related inventory equipment
• Familiarity with Manufacturo or other manufacturing software (ERP/MRP)
• Experience in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or startup environments
• Prior experience in aerospace, electronics, or related manufacturing fields

Additional Information

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.