Materials Management Specialist

Materials Management Specialist

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience with inventory, stock, or supply chain.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily work and analysis in various production and management computing systems, including Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), utilizing spreadsheets and databases.
• Order, receive, and evaluate tools, flyaway materials, shop supplies, and equipment to support shop operations, ensuring alignment with shop needs through various computer programs.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by visually matching, analyzing, and reconciling discrepancies in tools and parts, and utilizing Boeing databases for updates and job functions.
• Issue and route tools, parts, standards, and safety equipment (e.g., safety glasses, dust masks) to shop personnel, while maintaining thorough inventory control and sending used equipment for refurbishment as needed.
• Understand and coordinate within the manufacturing system to maintain production output, resolving complexities related to Materials Management to keep production schedules on track.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers to ensure timely delivery of products and services, and review work areas for job assignments or assistance from supervisors.
• Operate material handling equipment and vehicles (e.g., pallet jacks, overhead hoists) to move freight, load and unload transportation containers, and unpack shipping materials while adhering to safety protocols.
• Inspect tools and materials for defects, discrepancies, and damage, including checking age-date-controlled items, and service satellite supply/tool areas as required.
• Verify shipment information through visual inspection and measuring devices, investigate discrepancies, and process corrections, repairs, replacements, or rejections, as necessary.
• Maintain the 5S process for organization and cleanliness, ensuring proper labeling and FIFO processes for tools and parts storage, including numbering and tagging new tools.
• Utilize technology, including computers and handheld scanning devices, to perform work functions, process paperwork, and maintain status information and logbooks.
• Sort freight and route it to the appropriate areas. Position completed work orders for issuing/receiving and provide status updates on material availability to management.
• Assist colleagues with functions and procedures, safely handle hazardous materials using personal protective equipment, and regularly maintain required training and certifications.
• Prepare items for shipment, ensuring proper documentation and coordination for flyaway kits, grief resolution, and vendor pickups while inspecting and clearing toolboxes as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements for processes and procedures, assist in kitting, relabeling, and repackaging materials under supervision, and arrange to loan tools and equipment as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in warehouse or logistics operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
• Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds.