Senior Inventory Specialist

The role

The Inventory Specialist will ensure materials, hardware, and components flow through the Torrance manufacturing facility. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to support production and deployment.

What you will do

• Receive, inspect, and store raw materials, parts, and hardware
• Pick, organize, and stage components
• 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
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical and system inventories
• Record all inventory movements and transactions in the ERP system
• Support inventory replenishment and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform cycle counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety standards

Required 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)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice to have

• 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

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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 eligib

About the company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations. They design, build, and deploy scalable systems for satellite missions.