Inventory Specialist: Aerospace/Defense Ops & ERP

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

4 weeks PTO

10 company holidays

Health benefits with dependents

Parental leave

Fitness stipend

Onsite EV charging

Catered meals and stocked kitchen

Job summary

Castelion is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory integrity across physical and ERP systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure material receipt, storage, and issuance align with production schedules.

The role requires attention to detail, hands-on execution, and a continuous improvement mindset, with responsibilities including cycle counts, audits, and resolving variances while supporting production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Material Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Track, receive, identify, and document inbound inventory in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate shipping activities and ensure outbound materials are accurately processed and documented.
• Maintain alignment between physical inventory stock levels and ERP system quantities/locations.
• Own inventory accuracy by executing and maintaining a robust cycle count program.
• Perform regular physical inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system records.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve variances.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support daily production kitting and ensure the production floor is supplied per monthly plan.
• Optimize storage locations to improve space utilization and material flow.
• Maintain compliance with procedures, documentation standards, and security requirements.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control, process efficiency, and data accuracy.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Castelion is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory integrity across physical and ERP systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure material receipt, storage, and issuance align with production schedules.

The role requires attention to detail, hands-on execution, and a continuous improvement mindset, with responsibilities including cycle counts, audits, and resolving variances while supporting production