Materials Clerk

Thomas Global•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Global Systems is looking for a reliable Materials Clerk to support inventory control and material handling for aircraft parts and components at their Irvine, CA facility. This role performs inventory transactions, monitors stock levels, assists with cycle counts, and helps maintain material traceability to support production and repair activities. The Materials Clerk follows established procedures to ensure inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and a clean, safe, and organized work environment, working within FAA Part 145, EASA, and AS9100 regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience in aerospace logistics, inventory control, material handling, or supply chain operations.
Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements, AS9100 standards, and aerospace traceability and documentation practices.
Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, engineering drawings, and revision-controlled documentation.
Experience using Excel and ERP/MRP systems for inventory transactions, kitting, and material tracking.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high level of accuracy in a regulated environment.
Confirmed NEGATIVE results for drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, repair, assembly, avionics, or component logistics preferred.
Supply chain, logistics, or quality-related certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM) are preferred.
Exposure to lean or continuous improvement practices such as 5S or Kanban is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory levels for avionics components by processing transactions, monitoring stock, and supporting established inventory control processes.
Monitor inventory levels and notify appropriate personnel of low stock or replenishment needs in accordance with established planning parameters.
Assist with monitoring excess, obsolete, or aging inventory and report concerns to management for review and disposition.
Monitor material movement through production and report delays or discrepancies that may impact workflow.
Identify material shortages and communicate issues to Procurement, Planning, or supervisors to support timely resolution.
Prepare routine inventory reports and assist in tracking key inventory metrics such as shortages, cycle counts, and WIP status.
Maintain accurate inventory records and process material transactions in the ERP/MRP system in accordance with established procedures.
Follow inventory control procedures that support FAA, EASA, and AS9100 requirements and assist with internal and external audits as needed.
Work cooperatively with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure timely movement and availability of materials.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate suggestions to management.
Assist stockroom operations and provide support to coworkers as needed to ensure efficient daily operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.