Principal Inventory & Materials Improvement Specialist
Quick Summary
Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter.
Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.
Responsibilities
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min readMinimum qualifications a candidate must hold to be considered. Keep these defensible and job-related.
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in inventory or materials management within a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and improving inventory management processes.
• Hands-on experience supporting production lines, work cells, or assembly operations
• Strong understanding of inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and root-cause analysis
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Experience partnering directly with Finance on inventory valuation, financial reconciliation, reserves, adjustments, and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to Have
~2 min read· Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, or pull-based material systems
· APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or Lean/Six Sigma certification
· Experience developing material flow strategies for high-mix or high-volume assembly
· Familiarity with WIP tracking and backflushing processes
If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $145,000-$180,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.
Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.
Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Listing Details
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- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
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- September 27, 2026
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