Inventory Specialist
Poway, California
Overview
Assemblers, Machinists, Material and Production Control, Composite Technicians, Coordinators, Planners and Stock Clerks. These are just a few of the Manufacturing positions we offer at General Atomics. As a Manufacturing team member, you will use high-tech machines, systems, equipment and tools to create and build our products.
Experience in handling composite materials, using CNC machines and software, reading blueprints and drawings and a general understanding of manufacturing prinicples and systems are all desirable qualifications.
Schedule: Full-Time Hourly
Job Level: Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Inventory Specialist at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Results Driven
- Organized
- Productive
- Problem Solver
Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under close supervision and with detailed instruction, this position is responsible for the routine monitoring of inventory levels to meet project and production requirements. Assists in maintaining inputs to inventory systems. Reviews requirements and inventory levels and may assist in generating purchase requisitions as required. Processes transfer of stock, tracks shortages, and expedites as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews material requirements based on MRP, Kanban, and reorder point inventory reports. Assists in identifying common inventory to be transferred to projects. May assist in generating purchase requisitions to meet project(s) and production requirements.
- Reviews purchased parts and bulk items utilizing shortage reports and sales orders. Sets up min/max/reorder quantities for applicable parts.
- Compiles various routine inventory reports using appropriate computer system(s) or hard copy documents. Maintains MRP system through planning data input.
- Assists in the analysis and resolution of obsolete and excess inventory.
- Reviews unplanned issues from inventory.
- May assist in determining stock level replenishment requirements for Kanban locations on the production floor or stockroom.
- Assists in providing manufacturing management with reports that summarize the dollar amount of common inventory from all manufacturing facilities.
- May respond to routine verbal and written requests for information from internal sources.
- 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.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a basic understanding of inventory planning and have a basic knowledge of computer-based manufacturing systems and MRP.
- Must be customer focused and possess the ability to identify issues and interpret data and organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and to accurately document and report information and, basic knowledge of computer operations, applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
Salary:$41,290 - $61,375
Benefits
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Competitive Pay
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Paid Time Off
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Healthcare
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Travel

“The people I work with and the great opportunities to grow are the reasons I look forward to coming to work every day.”– Ralph, Technician

“I enjoy working with good people and knowing I am helping our great military.”– Joe, Fabricator

“I chose General Atomics because I wanted to work in a challenging work environment.”– Tony, Composite Technician

“I'm excited to come to work because of the new projects and challenges.”– James, Quality Composite Inspector
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