Senior inventory Control Specialist

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.  

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

Provides advanced inventory control support by managing complex inventory activities, improving material accuracy, and supporting efficient production flow. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for inventory processes, cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and material management activities. Partners with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory reliability and operational performance.

What You’ll Do...

• • Own daily inventory control activities including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
• • Analyze inventory variances and partner with cross-functional teams to determine root causes and corrective actions
• • Support material flow improvements across production work centers
• • Monitor inventory accuracy, aging WIP, and material availability to support production schedules
• • Coordinate receiving, put-away, staging, and shipment activities
• • Support implementation of inventory process improvements and standard work
• • Maintain accurate ERP transactions and inventory documentation
• • Support warehouse organization improvements including labeling, storage optimization, and point-of-use material placement
• • Train and support less experienced inventory team members on procedures and best practices
• • Assist with audits, compliance activities, and inventory reporting
• • Support shipping activities including documentation review and shipment accuracy
• • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and material flow

You have...

Education

• • High School Diploma or equivalent required
• • Technical training or coursework in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or related field preferred

Experience

• • Typically requires a minimum of 2–4 years of related experience
• • Experience managing inventory control activities in manufacturing, warehouse, aerospace, defense, or regulated environments
• • Experience performing cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis
• • Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools
• • Experience supporting production material flow and warehouse operations
• • Experience training or mentoring team members preferred

Skills & Competencies

• • Advanced understanding of inventory control principles and warehouse operations
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Ability to identify trends and implement inventory improvements
• • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• • Strong communication skills with operations and supply chain teams
• • Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• • Ability to drive accountability and follow-through on inventory issues
• • Ability to obtain forklift certification if required
• • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a standing or sitting stationary position for 3–4 hours per day (1–2 hours at one time)
• Move about 5–6 hours per day (1–2 hours at one time)
• Frequently lift or carry objects between 26–45 pounds
• Frequently push or pull objects between 26–45 pounds
• Occasionally reach at or below shoulder level and occasionally reach overhead
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally bend, stoop, or twist
• Occasionally crouch, kneel, and squat
• Occasionally operate heavy machinery
• Frequently keyboard and perform computer-based tasks
• Effectively communicate in person and through telephone or electronic communicatio

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. 

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $25.00-$33.00 base salary.  Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.