Job Title:

Inventory Management Specialist Location:

Palm Bay, FL Employment:

Temp to Perm (12 months)

Industry:

Aerospace and Defense Compensation:

$23.00-$27.00 /hr

Schedule:

40hours /week About the

Opportunity:

Join a mission-focused transportation and logistics team supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you'll take the lead on freight billing and invoice management while also providing transportation, shipping, receiving, stockroom, and packaging support as needed. You'll use your transportation expertise and financial skills to keep shipments moving, ensure accurate cost allocation, and maintain compliance with government and international shipping requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is

Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

Review, validate, and process weekly freight invoices, ensuring accurate allocation codes, cost centers, rates, and supporting documentation. Research and resolve billing discrepancies, missing information, duplicate charges, and suspended invoices while partnering with Accounting and Program Finance. Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities, including government shipping systems, export documentation, shipment tracking, and required regulatory paperwork. Maintain accurate freight, shipment, and billing records; prepare transportation and cost reports; and support month-end close and audit requirements. Provide hands-on logistics support across receiving, stockroom, packaging, and shipping operations, including inventory transactions, cycle counts, hazardous materials handling, and MIL-STD-compliant packaging when needed.

What You'll Bring:

High School Diploma or GED 6+ year of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations 6+ year of experience in transportation or logistics field with demonstrated knowledge of shipping operations 6+ year of experience in freight billing, invoice processing, and cost analysis.

What Sets You Apart:

Associate Degree Knowledge of safe material handling practices and ability to maintain compliance with client Environment, Health, and Safety policies. Working knowledge of government and international shipping regulations. Direct experience processing government shipments in

WAWF, EASE, ETA

(FAST and SIR), and GBL systems Direct experience processing export documents and filing EEIs through Automated Export System (AES) Experience with BI Inform or similar business intelligence and reporting tools for freight cost analysis Knowledge of freight rate negotiation and carrier contract management Familiarity with accounts payable processes and financial systems Experience with freight audit and payment systems Experience with MRP systems and Agile Product Data Management (PDM) software tools Current or previous Dangerous Goods by Air certification (IATA or equivalent) Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word Strong organizational, operational, and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and time management abilities High degree of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail Teamwork Self-starter/work independantly Good communication skills Experience in a shipping, transportation, or logistics environment Ability to operate material handling equipment upon certification Good written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and excellence Good customer service, problem solving, and time management skills

Additional Information:

Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 9 hours Ability to handle items up to 45 pounds utilizing proper lifting techniques and material handling aids In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with

F-1 OPT STEM

work authorization status.