Inventory Control Clerk (Contractor)

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Control Clerk (Contractor) at our Elyria, OH location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

To monitor the Material Replenishment Systems to ensure it is working as designed by completing transactions accurately and in a timely manner, identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Essential Functions:

• Manages daily cycle count program by entering counts, researching discrepancies and reconciling the inventory
• Maintain statistical data of inventory accuracy as well as other designated performance measures
• Be able to identify and root-cause errors that impact inventory accuracy and inhibit Material Replenishment System performance
• Develop and implement preventative measures that will increase the accuracy of our inventory and integrity of our Material Replenishment Systems
• Performs transactions such as Work Order Kitting, Material Issuance Labor Reporting along with transacting Receipt Travelers into Stock
• Review completed Work Orders to ensure Material has been recorded correctly along with performing the necessary research when Material variances exist
• Be an advocate for inventory integrity, champion continuous improvement efforts relative to Transactional Processes and Material Replenishment Systems
• Provide help to the shipping department when needed
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working in a lean manufacturing (preferably aerospace, DOD or technical) environment that uses replenishment systems (Kanban, ARM) with pricing, cost management, material planning, etc.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Kaba. A solid understanding of work orders, inventory, routings, and bill of material. Oracle experience is highly desired.
• Skills:
  • Ability to read and procure using source control drawings.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with MRP (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, ability to function as a team member and address conflict constructively.
  • Strong communications and customer care skills when interacting with both internal and/or external customers.
  • Time Management (handle multiple, high priority issues simultaneously)
  • Critical Thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems).
• Education/Certification: Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or applicable functional discipline.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.