Inventory Supervisor

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a developer of satellite communication systems, seeks an Inventory Supervisor in Westminster, CO. You will oversee daily inventory activities, ensure traceability and accuracy, and collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering to sustain production flow.

Responsibilities include supervising counts, reconciling discrepancies, and enforcing AS9100 controls. Strong leadership in an aerospace setting is required, with emphasis on accuracy and process

Qualifications

• AA or certification in inventory management with 4+ years of related experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, and manufacturing material flow.
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory, reconciliation, and control methods.
• Familiarity with serialized, lot-controlled, shelf-life, and traceability requirements for aerospace materials.
• Understanding of receiving, stocking, and replenishment processes.
• Proficiency with AS9100 requirements and audit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory activities: cycle counts, transfers, reconciliations, adjustments.
• Monitor discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are serialized and traceable per aerospace requirements.
• Coordinate movements between receiving, stockrooms, warehouses, and production areas.
• Track replenishment, shortages, and aging material to avoid production delays.
• Address material constraints with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Manage cycle count and physical inventory processes and review variances.
• Enforce inventory procedures and audit-ready records per AS9100 controls.
• Identify recurring issues and implement improvements to handling and controls.
• Supervise inventory staff, assign work, and provide training on procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Cycle counting

AS9100 knowledge

Materials management

Process improvement

Education

AA or cert in inventory management

Bachelor's degree in progress with related experience

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Supervisor to join our growing company. In this position, you will oversee daily inventory control activities supporting aerospace manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role monitors inventory transactions, cycle counts, material movements, and reconciliations, and ensures established procedures are followed to maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and material availability.

Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering, this role coordinates inventory priorities, resolves routine discrepancies, and supports accurate material flow and inventory controls that enable production execution.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily inventory activities, including cycle counts, material transfers, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor physical and system inventory to identify discrepancies, investigate causes, and coordinate corrective actions within established procedures.
• Ensure serialized, lot-controlled, shelf-life, and other controlled materials are identified, stored, and transacted according to applicable requirements.
• Coordinate material movement between receiving, stockrooms, warehouses, and production areas to support manufacturing schedules and material availability.
• Monitor inventory locations, replenishment needs, shortages, and aging material to identify issues that could affect production.
• Address material constraints in coordination with manufacturing and supply chain to maintain timely production support.
• Administer cycle count and physical inventory activities by assigning counts, reviewing variances, and ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Enforce established inventory procedures, material traceability requirements, and AS9100-related controls to maintain accurate and audit-ready records.
• Identify recurring inventory issues and implement approved improvements to material handling and inventory control processes.
• Supervise inventory personnel by assigning daily work, monitoring performance, and providing instruction and feedback on established procedures.
• Train employees in inventory transactions, material handling, safety requirements, and standard work to promote consistent execution.
• Coordinate team workload and assignments across cycle counts, transactions, and material handling activities, reinforcing accountability, organization, and attention to detail.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree (AA) or formal occupational training or certification in inventory management, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related field with 4 years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree in progress with related experience in inventory control, materials management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience gained in an individual contributor capacity.
• Knowledge of inventory control, materials management, warehousing, and manufacturing material flow principles.
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory, inventory reconciliation, and transaction control methods.
• Familiarity with serialized, lot-controlled, shelf-life, and traceability requirements for aerospace manufacturing materials.
• Understanding of receiving, stocking, material issuance, replenishment, and inventory adjustment processes.
• Proficiency in AS9100 requirements, material identification, and audit documentation applicable to manufacturing operations.

$107,000 - $126,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.