Material Control Specialist I

Position 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
• Copies shipments with identified carriers and performs administrative duties in support of shipments as required
• Executes 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• 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
• 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
• Displays competency in successfully tracking down and resolving discrepancies

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office, warehouse and assembly environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• May operate dolly and/or pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment (Occasional)
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and objects of varying sizes and ships for shipment to & to set up in various training sites/customers (Occasional)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Have or the ability to have a DoD Security Clearance
• May be required to travel within the Continental U.S.