Inventory Specialist I
General Atomics
- Poway, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reviews material requirements based on MRP, Kanban, and reorder point inventory reports. Identifies common inventory to be transferred to projects. Generates purchase requisitions to meet project(s) and production requirements.
- Assists in establishing ABC codes and order policies of parts.
- Monitors purchased parts and bulk items utilizing shortage reports, sales orders, purchase requests and work orders. Sets up min/max/reorder quantities for applicable parts.
- May analyze and replenish inventory utilizing Min-Max reports.
- Reviews cycle count results, and may assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Compiles various routine inventory reports using appropriate computer system(s) or hard copy documents.
- Maintains MRP system through planning data input, and maintains databases as required.
- Assists in identifying future Hi-Time material requirements.
- Assists in the analysis and resolution of obsolete and excess inventory. Recommends solutions to ensure requirements are met. Reviews unplanned issues from inventory.
- May assist in determining stock level replenishment requirements for Kanban locations on the production floor or stockroom.
- Assists with investigations and analysis of inventory activities.
- Responds to routine verbal and written requests for information from internal sources.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a basic understanding of inventory planning and have a basic knowledge of computer based manufacturing systems and MRP.
- Must have a general understanding of inventory planning and control concepts and principles and a working knowledge of computer based manufacturing systems and MRP.
- Must be customer focused and possess: the ability to identify and analyze issues and interpret data; good organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels of internal employees and to accurately document and report; and, basic knowledge of computer operations, applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance required.