Senior Inventory Control Specialist

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

SEAKR Engineering is seeking a highly experienced, self-directed Senior Inventory Control Specialist (Property Administrator Level 5) with deep expertise in Government Property management to join our team. This role is intended for a senior-level individual contributor who can operate as a subject matter expert in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with a strong focus on compliance, accountability, and audit readiness.

This position serves as a key resource within Property and Planning, responsible for executing complex inventory and material functions while providing leadership, mentoring, and process improvement support across the team. This role is expected to independently manage Government Property requirements and help drive consistency and accuracy across programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating, maintaining, and ensuring accuracy of inventory locations, including Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Customer Furnished Property (CFP)
• Serving as a primary resource for Government Property compliance, including supporting FAR/DFARS requirements, audit readiness, and property accountability across programs
• Supporting customer inquiries, and compliance activities; responding to data requests and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits to meet company, contractual, and government requirements, ensuring full alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations and government contract standards.
• Independently managing and executing complex inventory and materials functions, including high-level shop order kitting, material requisitions and loans, material POs, shortage resolution, and material transfers
• Assuring material availability against program schedules; identifying discrepancies and working cross-functionally to resolve supply gaps and mitigate risk
• Identifying process gaps and driving continuous improvement efforts across inventory and material handling workflows
• Serving as a technical expert in ERP/MRP systems and reporting tools(PIEE); proactively implementing improvements to systems and processes
• Leading and supporting specialized functions such as shipping/receiving, Kanban systems, inventory accuracy initiatives, and test equipment management
• Mentoring and training Property Administrators; providing guidance, and support for team development
• Participating in hiring, onboarding, and performance development of team members
• Providing input into team strategy, workload planning, and resource allocation
• Acting as back-up to the Property Manager as needed, including coverage during absences

This role requires minimal supervision and a high level of accountability. The ideal candidate consistently demonstrates strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to operate independently while supporting broader team success.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in materials management, inventory administration, or property management within aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated environment
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Government Property regulations (FAR/DFARS), including accountability and audit readiness for GFP/CFP (required)
• Proven ability to operate independently as a subject matter expert in Government Property with minimal oversight
• Experience supporting audits, customer inquiries, and compliance-related activities
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, material traceability, and property accountability
• Demonstrated experience with program closeout procedures, including the disposition of excess/residual property in accordance with FAR/DFARS property lifecycle requirements.
• Experience mentoring or training team members and contributing to team development
• Solid experience with ERP/MRP systems and reporting tools (IFS or similar preferred, PIEE ideal)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across programs and teams
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Compensation: Base pay range is $40-45/hour, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

This position will work a day shift on a 9/80 schedule (alternating Fridays off).

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 7/2/26.