Aerospace Shipping & Inventory Specialist

The Shipping & Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting the supply plans, translating demand into creating orders to support production, including materials management of raw & pack, work in-process (WIP), excess, and obsolete inventory. The role is tasked with building and maintaining strong relationships within the organization, operations, sales and service to manage stock levels, supporting the schedule and production with operational efficiencies in standard and pre-build business situations. Help with preparation of purchase orders and agreements. Help with monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns. Understand and follow any quality system.

ESSENTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Receive all incoming material.

 Create purchase orders and track material

 Accountable for maintaining the integrity of the information in the ERP system regarding products manufactured

 Analyze, understand, and convert ERP messages to raw material purchase orders and plans to meet production / forecast demand

 Work with suppliers for timely shipments

 Production planning and detailed schedule coordination with the manufacturing department and third-party suppliers producing products

 Identify, examine, accept, reject, and verify receipt of supplies and material

 Warehouse and inventory management of materials; including inventory strategy, cycle count, and inventory accuracy

 Material kitting and verification for production

 Shelf-life management, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy

 Barcoding and labeling of materials

 Purchase manufacturing supply items

 Ensure purchase orders are created and keep track of deliveries

 Operate tools for quality inspection of incoming material

 Cycle counting and inventory reconciliation (Monthly reporting of accuracy on hand inventory)

 Receive data from and input data to automated systems in performance of receiving/shipping duties

 Issuing materials to the production floor, utilizing FIFO (first in first out) and proper stock rotation

 Creative thinking for problem solving in terms of vendors and products

 Able to read blueprints or schematics for quality inspection  Preparing reports on inventory, receiving, and shipping

 A good understanding of materials tracking for quality system compliance purposes

 Keep stock at above safety-stock levels with a good understanding of minimum order quantity, production consumption and vendor lead times

 Pack and ship finished product to meet customer needs and conform to customer, quality, and shipping regulations

 Quote and arrange shipping

 Utilize shipping software (UPS, FEDEX...)

 Understand packaging specifications and package accordingly

 Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 Teamwork

 Coordination

 Organization

 Planning

 Time management

 Experience in shipping/receiving needed Aerospace/AS9100

 Good organizational skills

 Ability to work well under pressure

 Able to perform basic computer functions

 Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds

 All other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 High School diploma, general education degree or equivalent

 Possess basic math skills

 Use Microsoft software and ERP systems

 Ability to plan and prioritize your work

 Ability to work accurately under a deadline

 The ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift merchandise up to 50 pounds

 The ability to read and understand information presented in a written format

 Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date or previously held certification

 Five (5) years of verifiable related employment experience or a combination of education and verifiable related employment experience required

 Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environment preferred

 Experience and basic understanding of quality systems at the AS9100 level preferred

 Ability to work in a team environment with knowledge of contract activities and processes associated with government and commercial markets, preferably in a manufacturing environment

 Knowledge of FAR/DFAR clauses and other applicable laws, regulations, and codes preferred

 Proven self-starter with the ability to drive independent problem solving

 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; must be able to communicate with employees, the public, vendors and customers, and all levels of management, maintaining professionalism and respect

 Must have working knowledge of computers with ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and MRP system

 Experience working in a procurement environment preferred

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills.

 Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building

· Must be able to do other duties as assigned

· Must be a US citizen or legal status approved with ITAR

Work Environment: (*) The work environment for this job is in an office and can require you to go into the manufacturing shop floor, which is heated and air conditioned. The noise level is usually high due to industrial machines. This position requires frequent walking, frequent standing, frequent lifting, frequent typing, frequent use of a computer screen, as well as sitting at a desk.

Physical Demands: (*) The position requires that the employee is regularly required to stand, move, talk, see, and hear. The employee is regularly required to life, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision. Specific physical abilities include abilities to move items in all directions with body, hands, and fingers.

*Note: Both the Physical Demand and Work Environment sections are required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

As an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to pass a background check? Due to products we work with we cannot employ anyone with felonies.

Experience:

• Inventory control: 5 years (Preferred)
• AEROSPACE AS9100: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20