Inventory Control Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Control SpecialistJob Description

The Inventory Control Specialist supports a new product launch by establishing and maintaining robust inventory control and traceability processes in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on managing incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring accurate documentation in an ERP system, and kitting parts for engineering teams to perform testing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Replicate existing inventory control processes and adapt them for production use for the new product line.
• Receive incoming shipments and accurately process materials into inventory.
• Review and understand work orders and perform cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities, including processing items into stock, closing invoices, and notifying engineers about available inventory.
• Handle machine parts such as printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and other electronic components with care and accuracy.
• Kit and organize parts for work orders so engineers can efficiently perform testing and assembly.
• Maintain precise inventory and document control records in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support a smooth new product launch and build out the inventory function at the facility.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control processes, including receiving, shipping, and cycle counting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Oracle ERP is preferred, though other ERP platforms are also valued.
• Ability to manage and track machine parts, including PCBAs and electronic components.
• Strong document control skills to maintain accurate and traceable inventory records.
• Ability to understand and work from formal work orders.
• Availability for part-time hours, ideally 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., aligned with East Coast time and not on an afternoon shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in supporting a new product launch and helping to build out an inventory department in a growing facility.
• Motivation to gain experience in an advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to inventory and documentation.
• Strong communication skills to effectively flag engineers and coordinate material availability.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment at a Boulder facility, working closely with engineering and production teams. The position is part-time, with hours ideally from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and must align with East Coast business hours, so afternoon shifts are not available. Work involves regular handling of machine parts, PCBAs, and electronic components, as well as consistent use of an ERP system to manage inventory and documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boulder, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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