Lead Inventory Specialist, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Redmond, WA

37d•$61,100 - $100,800

About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We’re hiring a Lead Inventory Specialist who will leverage their logistical, analytical, and manufacturing knowledge to support Amazon Leo by working with engineers and quality to maintain the integrity of the material life cycle. In this role you’ll function as the focal point for inventory transactions in support of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) testing requirements and perform physical and cycle counts of inventory. You’ll also identify areas for improvement, perform root cause analysis of escapes and missed targets, and use data to drive process improvements, identify blockers, and provide solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience in an inventory or analytical role
2+ years of experience working with SAP/ERP systems
Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to work all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of the 5 Why’s and RCA
General understanding of lean manufacturing
2+ years of database experience
Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing fields
Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Provide direction to inventory personnel in day to day solutions to systematic issues
Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailable locations and inaccurate inventory quantities
Work with engineering to disposition stagnant and obsolete inventory
Work with process planning to maintain accurate unit of measure issues
Eliminate inventory issues by supporting inventory personnel in day to day system issues
Perform random audits to validate shelf-life storage, inventory accuracy, kit auditing process, traceability and unique locations
Interface with receiving, outbound coordinators, quality, planners, procurement, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to inventory accuracy
Work with material management and quality to resolve traceability issues
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of material that is return to stock
Maintain integrity of all inventory locations
Perform adjustments to Inventory to support finance requirements
Daily receiving of material to stock new inventory