Inventory Specialist

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical/Vision/Dental

PTO 15 days

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an Inventory Specialist to join our Torrance, CA manufacturing facility. You will ensure materials, hardware, and components flow smoothly through receiving, staging, and storage to support rapid production and deployment of our space systems.

You will work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to scale inventory systems while maintaining accuracy, traceability, and safety. On-site five days per week with a lean, high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years inventory control or warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and related inventory equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store materials to support manufacturing.
• Pick, organize, and stage components to keep production running.
• Verify incoming materials for conformity, quantity, part numbers, and damage.
• Maintain material handling and traceability practices.
• Record inventory movements in ERP with accuracy.
• Support replenishment and continuous improvement in Supply Chain.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Inventory concepts

ERP/MRP familiarity

Forklift experience

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real‑time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

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 Requirements

• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with optional needs.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• This role requires being on‑site 5 days per week

Compensation

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. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood. In addition to base rate, Northwood Space offers long‑term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, 15 days of PTO per year, 10 or more paid holidays per year, 5 sick days per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space 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.