Job Details

Inventory Specialist

As an Inventory Specialist, you will conduct daily cycle counts of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy. You will perform physical counts, compare them to system records, identify shortages, and update inventory data using Excel and Google Sheets. Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies through auditing transaction histories and physical stock locations will be part of your tasks. You will also clean, organize, and maintain warehouse inventory using 5S principles to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, you will build and set up physical inventory locations, such as racks and shelving, as needed, and assist with inventory cleanup during major operational ramp-up periods. Maintaining detailed documentation and accurate data entry in systems like NetSuite and Oracle will be essential. Collaboration with Production, Shipping, and other departments to reconcile discrepancies and prevent stockouts is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Physically count inventory and compare results to system records.
• Identify inventory shortages and update counts using Excel and Google Sheets.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies by auditing transaction histories.
• Clean, organize, and maintain warehouse inventory using 5S principles.
• Build and set up physical inventory locations such as racks and shelving.
• Assist with inventory cleanup during major operational ramp-up periods.
• Maintain detailed documentation and accurate data entry in systems like NetSuite and Oracle.
• Collaborate with Production, Shipping, and other departments to reconcile discrepancies and prevent stockouts.
• Support basic data analysis tasks, including opening systems, reviewing records, and verifying quantities.

Essential Skills

• 24 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or inventory roles.
• Strong background in high-SKU environments and regular cycle-counting activities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for sorting, filtering, and updating records.
• Experience using ERP or WMS platforms such as NetSuite or Oracle.
• Ability to lift, move, and organize physical inventory and warehouse equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, Amazon-style fulfillment centers, UPS, or similar operational environments.
• Exposure to 5S, lean warehousing, or inventory optimization principles.
• Ability to build workflows, create organizational systems, and improve operational processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly reliable.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team during an exciting period of operational expansion. Make a meaningful impact by helping build and streamline inventory systems from the ground up. Benefit from working with supportive leadership and teammates who value partnership and hands-on contribution.

Work Environment

The position is onsite 5 days a week within the shipping and receiving department. You will work in a small, collaborative team of four, fostering a supportive and team-oriented environment. The work shift is from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.