Material Control Supervisor

AeroVironment • Pottstown, PA

9d • $98,000 - $138,600

About The Position

This Material Control Manager position is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the Receiving, Shipping and Material Control functions for all the facilities under the UUV Works Segment. This position performs the administrative and physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, tracking, distributing and order fulfillment of materials, supplies and equipment. Will be maintaining records and generating reports for accounting, property and other functional areas. The primary responsibility is to control and track materials from receipt through storage to issue and shipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 8 years of related functional experience (i.e.- previous stockroom/inventory/shipping) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency using office software and computerized inventory control system
• Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and attention to detail
• Demonstrates good understanding of DoT and international shipping and regulations
• Demonstrates familiarity with commercial electronics shipping practices and handling methods
• Experience with purchase order and inventory control data in a computerized MRP system
• Experience supporting FAA and DoT audits as well as administrative support experience
• Experience utilizing UPS, DHL or FedEx online shipping system
• Prior forklift experience and/or certification is preferred
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required in order to drive company vehicles
• U.S. Citizen
• Have or the ability to have a DoD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Strong Computer skills- proficiency with ERP databases (Oracle) and Microsoft suites
• Demonstrates ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment, where small R&D teams share a broad variety of duties
• Prior Hazmat shipping experience (lithium-ion or equivalent) is desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe material handling practices and the safe handling of electro-static sensitive components (ESD) is desired
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Works well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the project plans
• Demonstrates competency in successfully tracking down and resolving discrepancies

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming shipments of parts/equipment, verifies parts and quantities against purchase orders and process transactions and paperwork in real time
• Performs inspection of shipment as required
• Transfers parts/equipment to the appropriate stockroom and process respective paperwork
• Works with Program Management and Contracts personnel to identify shipping requirements and methods, coordinate shipments for commercial/DoD/International conveyance with shipping carriers and validate shipment compliance integrity for delivery of products and equipment.
• Coordinate shipments with identified carriers and perform administrative duties in support of shipments as required
• Execute shipping processes including packaging, labeling and shipment of product
• Interface and coordinate directly with engineers and program managers on status and distribution of project/contract material and supplies
• Receive and count items in each stockroom, and record data using computerized system
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies and identify errors
• Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to engineers and program managers as required by their respective project/contract
• Take responsibility for an assigned portion of the daily output of the stockroom in support of production and engineering development projects
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED