Manufacturing Inventory Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as an Inventory Control Specialist, where you'll be pivotal in managing inventory and ensuring the availability of components for the production of advanced technology. This role is crucial in delivering state-of-the-art technology to the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory items.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries of components and materials.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure that incoming materials meet established quality standards.
• Identify and address quality issues promptly.
• Generate inventory reports, including stock levels, usage, and trends.
• Maintain documentation related to inventory processes and transactions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve inventory control procedures and systems.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal security protocols for handling sensitive materials.
• Safeguard inventory against theft, damage, and unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and logistics.
• Communicate inventory-related issues and recommendations to management.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Enjoy free medical insurance and the opportunity to purchase internal stocks upon conversion to a permanent employee. Be a part of a cutting-edge company with a start-up feel, focused on creating breakthrough products for both commercial and Department of Defense customers. Benefit from a dynamic, positive, and team-oriented company culture with opportunities for learning and advancement as the company grows.

Work Environment :

Work in a climate-controlled industrial manufacturing and warehousing environment with a driven and collaborative culture. The team includes many former Navy / military personnel, fostering a friendly and driven workplace. The position initially starts at one location and will transition to a new site by next summer. The role involves 2nd shift positions from 2 : 30pm-11pm, with potential weekend work as needed.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Austin, TX.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. We connect 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.