Inventory Specialist

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB As an Inventory Specialist, you will join our Mission Readiness team at the Santa Ana, CA office. The Mission Readiness team has a valuable impact on Anduril's business and mission, responsible for supporting our production and business growth through material management and inventory flow. In this role you own the accuracy and integrity of physical and system inventory — running cycle counts, reconciling against the warehouse management system, and driving discrepancies to root cause before they reach the production floor. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ownership and the ability to solve operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure material moves accurately and on schedule under stringent quality standards.             WHAT YOU’LL DO Own inventory accuracy across physical and system records at the Santa Ana and/or Costa Mesa locations   Perform daily, weekly, and scheduled cycle counts, and support wall-to-wall and annual physical inventory counts   Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive them to root cause using system transactions, documentation, and physical investigation   Reconcile physical inventory against WMS/ERP records and execute inventory adjustments in accordance with established controls and approval processes   Execute accurate inventory transactions — bin-to-bin movements, transfers, reservations, and  unreservations  — and ensure every material movement is supported by the appropriate Transfer Order (TO), work order, or other required documentation   Trace material movements from receiving through storage, WIP, deployment, and outbound activity   Maintain accurate bin locations, material master information, and clearly defined inventory locations   Identify misplaced, unidentified, excess, damaged, or otherwise discrepant material and resolve it with the responsible team   Support material segregation and control for high-value, sensitive, or deployment-critical inventory   Support receiving, put-away, picking, staging, shipping, and material movement activities as needed   Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment when properly trained and authorized   Partner with Materials, Production, Deployment, and Supply Chain to develop inventory control procedures, standard work, and KPI reporting   Identify system and process gaps that create inventory inaccuracies or operational inefficiencies, and drive corrective action   Escalate significant inventory risks or trends to leadership REQUIRED QUALIFICATION 2+ years in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or an equivalent role   Experience performing cycle counts and investigating inventory discrepancies   Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), ERP, or equivalent inventory control tooling   Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed   Valid driver's license   Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   1+ years forklift experience and license   Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry   Familiarity with Odoo, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP/WMS platforms   Familiarity with inventory management through lot/serial/batch tracking   Experience with barcode scanners and warehouse technology   Experience developing or improving warehouse SOPs and standard work   Experience working in a high-volume or high-value inventory environment   Strong Excel/data analysis skills   Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively   Able to adapt in fast-paced environments and flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on business need   Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance   Active secret or top secret clearance within the last 5 years   US Hourly Range $32 — $43 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:   Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.  For more information, Explore Our Benefits . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. 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