CesiumAstro

Inventory Control Manager

Austin, Texas, United States

Full Time

3 hours ago

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Inventory Control Manager to join our growing company. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient management and control of inventory for our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory management, logistics, and materials control, with a particular focus on the aerospace industry. You will play a key role in establishing and maintaining robust inventory processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring that we meet customer demands while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and coordinate procurement and inventory control functions through strategy, resource optimization, and profitability maximization.
Develop detailed project plans and schedules required to effectively monitor and track supplier progress and identify issues and corrective actions related to supplier technical, cost, and schedule performance.
Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for procurement and inventory control to support business growth.
Develop a process of identifying and tracking action items to closure.
Develop and present supplier technical, cost, and schedule progress at customer-level status meetings.
Identify and track supplier non-conformances to closure.
Handle communications and negotiations with vendors and suppliers while ensuring all quality standards are met.
Track procurement and inventory control effectiveness, efficiency, and opportunities.
Analyze procurement and inventory data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
Maintain procurement and inventory records.
Reports and analyzes inventory inaccuracies and trends. Ensures reconciliation of inaccuracies and research to find the root cause of inventory discrepancies..
Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary within rapid growth startup.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.

5+ years of experience in inventory control or materials management, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Experience with inventory management software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and barcode/RFID technology.
Proven track record of process improvements and the ability to streamline inventory management and optimize production flow.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in inventory management, supply chain issues, and production planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, data analysis).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and work with external suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials when needed (up to 40 lbs).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of aerospace industry regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR, ITAR, AS9100, FAA, ISO standards) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with aerospace materials, parts, and components.
Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.