Inventory Specialist

American Propeller•Redding, CA

3d•$20 - $22

About The Position

American Propeller Service is looking for a Inventory Specialist who will be responsible for Maintaining organization and inventory levels of the parts department to ensure optimal stock availability, ordering and restocking parts as needed to support efficient shop operations and minimize downtime, assembling and preparing parts kits for ongoing repair orders and delivering them to the appropriate departments in a timely manner, preventing unauthorized part usage, generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently, communicate and build strong relationships with vendors to ensure the timely availability of required parts and supplies, working closely with other departments to ensure parts support aligns with service timelines and operational needs, and any other duties deemed necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Inventory Management Systems – proficiency in using inventory tracking and management software to monitor stock levels and generate reports.
Parts Identification – Ability to accurately identify, classify, and catalog aircraft parts and components, including kits and consumables.
Procurement & Vendor Management – Knowledge of procurement processes including generating purchase orders, managing supplier lead times, negotiating pricing, and sourcing alternative vendors when necessary.
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with FAA regulations and other aviation compliance standards relevant to parts handling, documentation, and traceability.
Communication Tools and Software – Proficiency in email, spreadsheets, and maintenance management systems.
Attention to Detail : A meticulous approach to ensure quality of work.
Drives for Results: Is action oriented and can be counted on to meet goals successfully; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.
Time Management : Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Adaptability: Flexible to adjust to changing circumstances while maintaining operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintaining organization and inventory levels of the parts department to ensure optimal stock availability
Ordering and restocking parts as needed to support efficient shop operations and minimize downtime
Assembling and preparing parts kits for ongoing repair orders and delivering them to the appropriate departments in a timely manner
Preventing unauthorized part usage
Generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Communicate and build strong relationships with vendors to ensure the timely availability of required parts and supplies
Working closely with other departments to ensure parts support aligns with service timelines and operational needs
Any other duties deemed necessary