Senior Inventory Specialist
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
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About the job
## About Northwood 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 and parabolic 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 - 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 ## Preferred Qualifications - 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 Information 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know at accommodations@northwoodspace.io
From Northwood Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northwood Space
Phased-array ground stations that take space missions further, faster.
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How it pays: Paid as an employee on Northwood Space's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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