Inventory Analyst

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems, seeks an individual to maintain and implement programs, tools, policies and procedures regarding inventory management, control, monitoring, and practices to meet project and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates and approves demand requirements, submits purchase requisitions, and inventory transfers to ensure project and demand requirements are met
• Oversees and approves cycle count / physical inventory results and resolves inventory discrepancies
• Reviews and analyzes ABC codes and order policies of parts
• Analyzes and resolves routine obsolete and excess inventory issues
• Reviews and analyzes conflicts in supply and demand, and investigates as required; presents findings to management
• Maintains and publicizes department metrics and reports
• Develops reports and procedures for inventory monitoring and control; coordinates with IT in developing inventory data collection reports
• Maintains and implements inventory control programs to ensure project(s) and customer demand requirements are met on time and within budget
• Reviews inventory control policy and procedures, and makes recommendations for changes
• Analyzes and maintains sufficient inventory levels to meet stock levels, while maintaining inventory level in accordance with management guidelines
• Reviews and analyzes inventory issues and receipts transactions and safety stock requirements
• Reviews and evaluates Economic Order Quantity calculation
• Analyzes and processes inventory write off of inventory obsolescence and scrap
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• 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
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
• Must possess a strong understanding of inventory planning and control standards, practices, concepts, and principles, along with a basic knowledge of computer based manufacturing systems and MRP
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of routine problems
• Organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels of internal employees and external customers and to accurately document and report information
• The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects
• The ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Pay

Salary range: 51,650 - 87,290

Schedule

Full-Time