Associate Inventory II; M&A

Application close date:
Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are Innovators accelerating and perfecting world‑class castings, paving the road to space, a team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This is a hands‑on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and inventory skills.

• Maintain inventory in accordance with company policies, including proper labeling, storage, handling, and packaging. Account for temperature and time‑sensitive materials.
• Perform cycle and annual inventory counts in accordance with the count schedule and research discrepancies.
• Kit parts to work orders following the daily work order pick schedule; perform physically pulling, packaging, labeling, and electronically transacting parts from inventory.
• Research shorts and mis‑picks daily to verify proper inventory.
• Inspect and receive parts returning to stock from work orders.
• Receive, track, and inspect material tracking reports identifying raw material delivery issues.
• Work with Quality and Purchasing teams to resolve items with procurement and quality issues.
• Maintain material tracking on a per‑assembly basis.
• Follow up with the purchase team for returns (warranty, RMA).
• Operate company equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, hand tools, and computer equipment.
• Deliver kits and parts to staging and individual work cell areas as required.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices (5 S).
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments to the facility and work with shipping and receiving to inspect and receive larger items that will not be stored in common inventory areas.
• Help coordinate shipping to and from the facility for out‑plant processing work.
• Work directly with planning and purchasing teams to ensure all daily requirements are met with each job; if materials are not in house for the work order, inform the appropriate party.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Associate’s Degree or high school diploma.
• Forklift operator experience 5,000–36,000.
• Direct procurement relations experience and vendor relations.
• Ability to read and take direction in English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel planning, and familiarity with inventory software (e.g., Maximo, Peoplesoft).
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work extended periods in various climates and conditions (freezer, outdoors, hazardous, clean, etc.).
• May need to work in areas with exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion.

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral…