Material Control Coordinator

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position involves performing manual and clerical duties related to coordinating incoming materials through inspection, stockroom, and production activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and monitors inventory and work orders.
• Covers traceability of material and/or parts.
• Collaborates with various departments to support department materials requirements.
• Maintains inventory levels on the shop floor to ensure appropriate levels.
• Updates daily movement of parts and provides information to relevant personnel regarding back orders of critical scheduled material.
• Delivers materials as required for designated production areas.
• Verifies material requisitions issued to the stockroom to ensure proper allocation.
• Conducts physical inventory counts, identifies, reports, and investigates inventory shortages, overages, or discrepancies on the shop floor.
• Examines items received and verifies conformance to quality clauses and receiving procedures.
• Transfers vendor shipper paperwork upon receipt of goods or after appropriate approval of parts.
• Ensures damages or excess goods are processed through quality assurance and/or materials supervisor.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works safely according to established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of experience in production/material control.
• Must have a good understanding of material control concepts and standards and experience applying these concepts and standards using stockroom procedures and record keeping practices.
• Must be customer-focused and possess the ability to identify deviations from normal processes and procedures, analyze issues, and interpret data.
• Must have good organizational skills to maintain workflow within the unit and respond to routine and non-routine issues or situations.
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and accurately document and report information.
• Must have knowledge of computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must be capable of performing physical duties such as bending, stooping, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment and handle extended hours as required.