Firefly Aerospace · 2 days ago
Inventory Specialist - Ground Support Equipment
Briggs, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space. They are looking for an Inventory Specialist to provide critical support for Ground Support Equipment teams, managing inventory, shipping, and documentation while collaborating across departments.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive and inspect: Monitor and inspect incoming deliveries for accuracy and damage, verifying part numbers, quantities, revisions and paperwork; note and refuse unacceptable shipment
Inventory Management: Own GSE controlled inventory (VLM), un-controlled inventory (VMI), and project inventory by ensuring items are entered in Odoo, assigned locations, and interfacing with vendors on department needs with consumable and floor stock requirements
Put-away, organize, and store: Record received items, route inventoried parts to appropriate storage locations, create/remove locations as projects come and go and maintain cleanliness of physical and digital inventories in Odoo
Documentation and quality: Maintain material test reports, quality inspection records and AS9100 documentation; work with Quality to resolve discrepancies and support audits
Cycle counts: Perform routine and annual cycle counts, research count discrepancies and ensure proper rotation of shelf-life and lot-controlled items
Kitting: Pull and kit parts and materials for projects/tasks based on daily schedules, deliver kits to staging/work cells and track controlled/uncontrolled hardware location
Shipping: Prepare outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, packing lists and Hazmat signage; secure loads with cribbing/dunnage, communicate unique shipping needs (crates, climate control, strapping) to Supply Chain and coordinate truck schedules; communicate with receiving locations to confirm material arrival and receipt
Collaboration: Work directly with Procurement, Planning and Engineering to support RMA/returns, coordinate with Shipping & Receiving on large items that bypass standard inventory areas and maintain positive relationships across GSE teams
Safety: Follow safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE; operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment safely
5S: Keeps work center clean, clear, organized, and ready for the next job
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Ability to lift at least 50?lbs, stand for long periods and work in varied conditions; willingness to support weekend or overtime work as needed
Ability to operate or be trained to operate forklifts and heavy equipment
Proficiency with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP or Oracle) and basic Microsoft Office skills
Strong attention to detail and communication skills; comfortable working at heights and coordinating across multiple departments
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, automotive or other regulated industries that require strict material handling and traceability
Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment; familiarity with Odoo ERP/MRP systems
Knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 quality requirements and prior experience in aerospace or controlled/uncontrolled hardware processes
Proficiency with software like SQL, Python, or similar
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
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