Inventory Control Specialist

Kalitta Air, LLC•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist monitors open line station stockroom and aircraft fly-away-kit (FAK) requirements using the inventory database. This role coordinates with repairs, purchasing, and stockrooms to maintain required inventory levels, reviews daily AOG purchases and parts usage to adjust inventory, and attends meetings to discuss inventory setup in domestic and international airports. The specialist is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and filing monthly Station Shelf-Life Reports, reviewing parts installations and removals for database accuracy, and drafting reports on inventory usage, cost, and history. They will also investigate and correct inventory discrepancies, collaborate with Engineering for accurate identification, and conduct daily cycle counts to audit physical inventory. Problem-solving to ensure inventory availability and accuracy, minimize waste, and maximize efficiency is key. This position may also involve other duties as directed by the Inventory Control Supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate
Microsoft Office experience is required, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
Proficient communication skills are a must.
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English.
Ability to create / write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or technical school desirable.
Aviation experience preferred with background in navigating and using Inventory Management databases.

Responsibilities

Monitor open line station stockroom and aircraft fly-away-kit (FAK) requirements as determined by the inventory database.
Coordinate with the repairs and purchasing departments, along with various stockrooms to ensure required inventory levels are maintained.
Review daily AOG purchases and parts usage to evaluate whether current inventory levels need to be adjusted.
Attend meetings with Materials Management to evaluate and discuss possible new inventory setup in domestic and international airports.
Collect, review and file monthly Station Shelf-Life Reports. This includes Kalitta Air staffed and contract staffed stations. Review current expired items and final disposition of items.
Review parts installations and removals to ensure inventory database accuracy.
Draft reports and/or Excel spreadsheets relevant to inventory usage, cost, and history.
Review any inventory discrepancies and perform corrections in the inventory database supported by detailed research (FAA certificates, data plate pictures, etc).
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate inventory identification and interchangeability.
Generate daily cycle counts to audit physical stockroom inventory, investigating inventory inaccuracies and reconciling discrepancies.
Problem solving to ensure inventory is available and accurate, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
Perform other duties as directed by the Inventory Control Supervisor.