Strategic Inventory & Materials Lead

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an Inventory Specialist to join the Supply Chain team at our Torrance facility. You will ensure materials, hardware, and components flow smoothly to support rapid production and deployment of our systems.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to scale inventory systems, maintain accuracy, and uphold safety standards in a lean, high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience.
• 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.

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

Skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking an Inventory Specialist to join the Supply Chain team at our Torrance facility. You will ensure materials, hardware, and components flow smoothly to support rapid production and deployment of our systems.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to scale inventory systems, maintain accuracy, and uphold safety standards in a lean, high-trust environment.