Lead Inventory Specialist — Aerospace Warehouse (Shift-Based)

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Lead Inventory Specialist to oversee daily shift backlogs, manage material flow, and mentor team members in a fast-paced fulfillment environment. The role focuses on optimizing warehousing operations, ensuring timely kit assembly, accurate stock rotation, and adherence to safety and ITAR requirements.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, forklift experience, ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 6+ months as a SpaceX technician or 1+ years of experience in an outside production/operations environment.
• Experience operating a forklift and other inventory equipment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes.
• Detail oriented, organized, and capable of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Support daily/weekly team meetings and help the team improve.
• Oversee shift backlogs and ensure compliance to targets.
• Re-assign daily shift resources to meet demands.
• Provide input to employees' performance.
• Act as focal point for area group production coordinators and priorities.
• Contribute to area group improvement projects' to-do lists.
• Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed.
• Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations.

Skills

Team coordination

Inventory management

Forklift operation

MS Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Lead Inventory Specialist to oversee daily shift backlogs, manage material flow, and mentor team members in a fast-paced fulfillment environment. The role focuses on optimizing warehousing operations, ensuring timely kit assembly, accurate stock rotation, and adherence to safety and ITAR requirements.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, forklift experience, ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle), and strong Excel skills.