Inventory Control Lead

Date Posted:

2026-01-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-HALTOM CITY-4630 ~ 4630 N Beach St ~ BEACH

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The Inventory Control Lead manages and guides warehouse staff to maintain accurate inventory records, oversee daily stock flow, and ensure optimal product availability by implementing inventory control strategies. Key responsibilities include tracking stock levels, managing deliveries and shipments, reconciling inventory discrepancies, coordinating with other departments, and improving processes to minimize losses and maximize efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinates with warehouse supervisor to identify logistics team resources necessary to conduct monthly cycle count based on stratification by part usage and stock levels.

• Plans, schedules, and manages the efficient movement of material between receiving, the warehouse, between buildings, and shipment of materials to customers.

• Sets guidelines to ensure inventory controls are in place to meet quality standards and production schedules.

• Defines storage strategies for incoming product and incoming programs to allow for sufficient space in the warehouse for safety, operational efficiency, and product safety considerations.

• Drive inventory goals from SIOP and Finance to achieve inventory targets and keep minimal amount of inventory.

• Conduct inventory reduction analysis to determine Excess and Obsolete (E&O) material and generate pick tickets for logistics to remove E&O material from inventory.

• Audits inventory levels to ensure availability of materials and prioritize inventory investigations.

• Troubleshoots and reconciles large discrepancies to ensure compliance of standards to ensure effective materials management and smooth logistics deployment.

• Interface directly with site leadership as required to report inventory metrics.

• Support the CORE team with continuous improvement at the site and within the warehouse for inventory related projects.

• Maintain 5S standards of a clean, organized work area.

• Coordinate continuous improvement activities and projects in the department

• Lead department in actively supporting all EHS improvement programs (EHS and compliance training); track and report on department performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Experience with SAP and MES systems for production and inventory operations

• Background in inventory analysis and inventory control

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience adhering to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as CORE, Lean Transformation, and/or Standard Work

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, inc