Aerospace Cycle Counter / Inventory Specialist

Job Description

The Cycle Counter maintains accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations in a large, fast-paced warehouse environment. This role works closely with warehouse, receiving, and shipping teams to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and support overall inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. The position is based in the Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, CA area on a day shift schedule with substantial overtime opportunities and will primarily focus on performing cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Reconcile physical inventory counts with inventory records in the ERP system.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including transaction errors and process issues.
• Document all count results, adjustments, and findings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate inventory variances, trends, and recurring issues to Inventory Control and Warehouse leadership.
• Assist with year-end or full physical inventory counts as needed.
• Verify product locations, quantities, lot numbers, and serial numbers, as applicable, to ensure data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and warehouse processes.
• Coordinate with material handling, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure inventory movements are properly recorded.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to access and move inventory for counting.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures while performing inventory and material handling activities.
• Contribute to the success of assembly and production projects by ensuring timely and accurate inventory availability.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing cycle counts in a warehouse or inventory control environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices, including cycle counting, shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Ability to reconcile physical inventory counts with system records and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency using an ERP system for inventory transactions and inquiries.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack safely in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to accurately verify product locations, quantities, lot numbers, and serial numbers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to report variances and trends to inventory and warehouse leadership.
• Ability to follow established schedules, procedures, and safety guidelines consistently.
• Capability to work extended hours and overtime as needed to support operational demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems for inventory management.
• Experience in supporting assembly or production projects through accurate inventory control.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse and inventory processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with warehouse, receiving, and shipping teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills to investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, well-funded organization that is actively expanding its facilities and investing in its operations. The company values top performers and aims to bring strong contributors on directly as part of its long-term internal team. You can expect a stable, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to support high-visibility projects and to take on overtime for additional earnings. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, providing a setting where your attention to detail and initiative are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized warehouse environment within a large and growing company in the Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, CA area. Operations run on a day shift schedule, typically around 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with frequent overtime opportunities. You will work around material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks and use an ERP system, including tools like NetSuite, to manage inventory data. The facility is expanding and has recently received funding to build a new site, reflecting a stable and growth-focused work setting. Standard warehouse-appropriate attire and adherence to all safety and quality procedures are expected while on the floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

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

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 meets 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.