Inventory Control Supervisor

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. This role is part of our Space and Launch business, which has contributed to the nation’s space programs for decades by delivering complete solutions from concept to flight. We enable successful space operations with mission-critical technology supporting every step from first launch to final landing, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic and interstage systems, and payload protection and deployment. Our high-performance solutions are engineered to operate in the most extreme environments and meet precise mission requirements. In this role, you will lead inventory control and warehouse operations that ensure materials are accurate, traceable, and available to support production. You will guide a team, strengthen system integrity, resolve material issues, and collaborate across functions to maintain inventory accuracy and keep manufacturing on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily inventory activities, including receiving, stocking, cycle counting, material transfers, adjustments, and physical inventory.
• Ensures accurate inventory records and traceability for raw materials, flight hardware, customer-owned tools, part and serial numbers, lot numbers, and material certifications.
• Monitors inventory levels and prioritize critical material needs to prevent production delays and support delivery schedules.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies, identifies root causes, and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversees material storage, shelf-life management, inventory security, picking, kitting, staging, and issuing materials for manufacturing work orders.
• Supervises, trains, and develops inventory control specialists, material handlers, and warehouse personnel while setting priorities and monitoring productivity.
• Manages timely and accurate transactions in enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
• Develops and maintains cycle count programs and annual physical inventory schedules.
• Collaborates with production planning, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and logistics to resolve shortages and inventory-related issues.
• Maintains Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100) procedures and supports continuous improvement, product conformity, product safety, and ethical conduct.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.
• Five or more years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cycle counting, physical inventory, and material traceability.
• Knowledge of serialized and lot-controlled inventory, shelf-life management, and material handling.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning (ERP/MRP) systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, suppliers, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with government property management and customer inventory audits.
• Experience with Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100) and International Organization for Standardization 9001 (ISO 9001) quality management systems.
• Familiarity with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Sits for prolonged periods at a desk and works on a computer.
• Lifts up to 15 pounds at times.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

• Travel between sites is required.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm