Inventory Control Specialist

altentechnologyusa

San Francisco, California · San Francisco · United States

Posted Aug 18, 2026

Full-time
Engineering

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES for Inventory Control Specialist:

Receiving / Quality Control

Perform detailed visual inspections of incoming materials/products
Verify products meet quality standards and specifications (if needed for the item and called for – GD&T)
Document any defects or quality issues / check for shipping damage
Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality concerns
Process return authorizations when needed
Maintain inspection records and reports (only if we start getting regular items, but this might not be needed)
Ensure proper documentation is included and verify quantities against purchase orders
Facilitate incoming package processes from inspection, order reconciliation, supplier remediation, and alerting recipients
Verify incoming items against purchase orders and close open orders in the main procurement system
Maintain inspection records

Inventory Management

Verify order accuracy before shipping
Package items according to specifications
Select appropriate shipping methods and carriers
Monitor stock levels and movement (if needed for maintaining stock – might be more of a facility thing)
Follow all safety protocols and procedures
Maintain a clean and organized inventory space
Monitor and define MRO inventory levels to ensure teams have material readily available
Generate reports on material use and material flow through the facility
Create SOPs, documentation, and organize materials to ensure proper inventory hygiene

Logistics Coordination

Oversee outbound logistics operations in coordination with organizational projects
Coordinate with cross-functional teams over a wide variety of projects involving outbound and indirect shipments
Facilitate the packaging, validation, and shipment of outbound packages

Procurement

Assist in day-to-day purchasing for various facility teams
Track high-impact orders to ensure order discoverability
Onboard new suppliers as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS:

GDT&T- required
Organization and time management
Computer proficiency
Knowledge of inventory management systems
Understanding of shipping/logistics processes
Problem-solving abilities
Communication skills
Physical ability to lift and move materials
Forklift certification (or willing to get it)
Basic math skills

Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.