Warehouse & Inventory Control Specialist

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. The Warehouse & Inventory Control Specialist supports daily warehouse operations within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring material traceability, and supporting production through timely and accurate material transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Control & ERP Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and material transactions within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels to support upcoming production assemblies and prevent shortages.
• Perform routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances in coordination with Production, Quality, and Purchasing.
• Analyze daily product demand and material availability to anticipate supply risks.

Production Support & Material Kitting

• Kit work orders in accordance with production schedules and engineering requirements.
• Verify part numbers, revisions, quantities, and lot traceability prior to release to production.
• Deliver materials to designated production areas in alignment with manufacturing priorities.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and lot control requirements.

Receiving & Stockroom Operations

• Receive, inspect, unpack, and properly store incoming materials and components.
• Verify documentation, certifications, and part numbers to ensure compliance with aerospace traceability requirements.
• Label and organize materials to maintain clear identification and segregation of conforming and nonconforming product.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready stockroom environment.

Shelf-Life & Compliance Management

• Monitor materials with finite shelf life and ensure proper rotation and usage.
• Notify Purchasing and Production of materials approaching expiration to prevent production disruption.
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company safety policies.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or process gaps to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Participate in inventory improvement initiatives and stock assessments.
• Assist other departments as needed to support overall production and delivery goals.

Required Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory transaction processing.
• Understanding of material traceability, lot control, and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a forklift or other material-handling equipment (training provided).

Why Choose Essex:

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits - 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program