Inventory Specialist I

General Atomics•Poway, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity to join Stockroom 101's Inventory Operations team as an Inventory Specialist supporting the company's busiest Government Property stockroom. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for working directly within the Government Property database, maintaining accurate inventory and transaction records, and coordinating closely with stockroom personnel to meet customer demand. The position may interface with GA-ASI Program Management Offices, Government Property, and other internal customers as required. This role may maintain a centralized document control function for accountable transactions and asset visibility; participate in maintaining inputs to inventory systems; review paper and electronic documentation for accuracy; initiate Part Catalog Requests and Discrepant Shipment Reports; and execute required transactions accurately and in a timely manner. This position will participate in monthly RFID inventory operations; support transfer of stock; track shortages; expedite deliveries as required to meet stock-leveling objectives; and rotate duties every two weeks, or as required, to maintain business operations.

Requirements

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 be customer focused and possess: the ability to identify issues and interpret data organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and external customers the ability to accurately document and report information 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.

Responsibilities

Reviews material requirements based on MRP, Kanban, and reorder point inventory reports.
Assists in identifying common inventory to be transferred to projects.
May assist in generating purchase requisitions to meet project(s) and production requirements.
Reviews purchased parts and bulk items utilizing shortage reports and sales orders.
Sets up min/max/reorder quantities for applicable parts.
Compiles various routine inventory reports using appropriate computer system(s) or hard copy documents.
Maintains MRP system through planning data input.
Assists in the analysis and resolution of obsolete and excess inventory.
Reviews unplanned issues from inventory.
May assist in determining stock level replenishment requirements for Kanban locations on the production floor or stockroom.
Assists in providing manufacturing management with reports that summarize the dollar amount of common inventory from all manufacturing facilities.
May respond 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.