Inventory Specialist
Louisville, CO, USA
USD 22-27 / hour + Equity
About H3X Technologies
H3X is building America's advanced electric motor company, powering next-generation platforms in aerospace, defense, and marine. Our integrated motor drives deliver 12+ kW/kg, roughly 3x the power density of competing solutions. We're now scaling to megawatt-class systems, with customers working on everything from supersonic aircraft to turbine power generation for AI datacenters.
Our team brings together engineers and operators from aerospace, defense, and motorsports, with deep expertise in electric machines, power electronics, material science, and advanced manufacturing. We're a small, fast-moving team doing hard engineering that matters, and we're looking for people who want to do the best work of their careers alongside us.
About the role
The Inventory Specialist is a critical operational role within H3X Technologies’ Supply Chain & Operations team. This individual will be responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials that directly support production and engineering operations. Beyond day-to-day execution, this role carries a meaningful ownership stake in inventory data accuracy and is expected to actively drive continuous improvement of inventory practices over time.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with inventory systems and physical material handling, takes pride in getting the details right, and approaches process gaps as problems to be solved rather than accepted. This role works closely with production planning, engineering, and quality teams and requires a high degree of reliability, organization, and professional communication.
What you will do:
Own the full execution of structured weekly cycle counts across all assigned inventory locations.
Record, investigate, and reconcile physical count discrepancies against MES system data.
Maintain a running history of variance trends and escalate recurring or systemic discrepancies for resolution.
Accuracy of the inventory record is a primary responsibility of this role.
Kitting & Production Support
Pick, kit, and stage materials for production orders and engineering builds in accordance with production plans.
Ensure kits and line-side inventory are complete, accurate, and on schedule.
Proactively communicate material shortages or readiness risks to production planning to prevent build delays.
Inventory Operations & Material Flow
Receive, replenish, and fulfill raw materials, parts, and hardware to support production and shop operations.
Stock and organize materials in designated locations — bins, drawers, racks, and line-side areas — maintaining accurate placement and proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) at all times.
Move and redistribute inventory to improve organization and material flow efficiency as operations evolve.
Receiving & Material Verification
Verify all incoming material for conformity with documentation, including part numbers, revisions, quantities, condition, and traceability requirements.
Execute accurate MES (Manufacturo) transactions for receipts, issues, and transfers in a timely manner.
Support purchasing and material planning activities, including demand signal communication and shortage identification.
MES Data Integrity
Administer and maintain accurate inventory data in Manufacturo, including all transactions, work order issues, receipts, and inventory adjustments.
Identify and resolve data discrepancies promptly and escalate systemic issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Support physical inventory and audit activities as required.
Continuous Improvement
Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of inventory practices, including count methodology, storage layout, kitting processes, and material flow.
This role is expected to not only execute current processes but to identify what is not working and bring forward actionable solutions.
Execute special projects including layout optimization, kitting improvements, and process standardization as a regular part of the role.
Support organizational metrics and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
Compliance & Safety
Abide by all safety policies, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements without exception.
Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with documented procedures and quality requirements, including shelf-life monitoring.
What we are looking for:
Minimum of 3 years of inventory control experience in a warehouse , warehousing, materials handling, or supply chain role.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read and interpret part documentation, including part numbers, revision levels, and traceability records.
Organized, self-directed, and reliable — able to manage recurring responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing for extended periods, and operating material handling equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Preferred Experience
Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP or MES systems for inventory transactions and data management (Preferably Manufacturo)
Familiarity with FIFO/FEFO inventory control and shelf-life management practices.
Experience supporting cycle count programs and discrepancy investigation.
Background in a precision manufacturing, aerospace, or electronics production environment.
Forklift or standing lift certified and demonstrate competence with other inventory-related machinery
Experience with hazmat material practices and protocol
Why H3X
Joining H3X means working on hard, meaningful problems with a skunkworks-style team that's laser-focused on building exceptional products. We're deeply vertically integrated and have a very tight design-build-test loop, which lets us move from concept to hardware at unmatched speed. We've gone from idea to shipping product in less than two months.
We're a small, highly skilled team where everyone carries real responsibility and shares an extreme ownership mentality. We stay focused on the critical path, keep bureaucracy to a minimum, and structure everything around delivering results. You'll learn and grow faster here than you would anywhere else.
You'll work alongside world-class engineers and builders who are pioneering electric motor technology at scale on some of the coolest programs in the industry, from supersonic aircraft to power generation for AI datacenters. If you want your contributions to be visible and your work to directly shape American reindustrialization, you'll feel at home here.
Compensation
Target Hourly Compensation: $22.00/hour - $27.00/hour
Benefits
Our team provides robust benefits including medical, vision, dental, disability, & life insurance offerings, employee equity incentive program, & 401k program. Additional benefits include our gym membership stipend and outdoor recreation reimbursement program. We have an execution based culture, with flexible hours, accrued PTO (80 hours per 2000 hours), 12 company holidays (including our company ski trip), monthly company events, and weekly catered team lunch on Fridays.
Our Values
Be Relentless Never give up, persevere until the job is done. Run toward problems, not away from them. Grit is key.
Gain insight through humility Approach every challenge with a learner’s mindset. Stay open to feedback, listen to others, and deepen your understanding through self-awareness. Put your ego aside and seek the truth in every discussion, especially when leading others.
Distill & Simplify Eliminate unjustified complexity and simplify wherever possible, whether in requirements, design, or execution. Use first principles thinking to distill every problem to its essence. Less is more.
Find your flow Engage fully and work with intention. Find the rhythm and deep focus that lets you do your best work. Discover your Ikigai - where your strengths, passions, and purpose meet and drive your personal fulfillment and team success. That is when the magic happens.
SEND (Solve, Evolve, Nail It, Deliver) Devise the best solution with the information at hand, test it, learn from it, and iterate quickly until you nail it. Nothing works perfectly the first time, but you should never hit the same issue twice. Stay laser-focused on solving customer problems and delivering solutions that create real value.
Equal Opportunity Employer
H3X is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.