Inventory Management Specialist

Job Description

Inventory Management Specialist

Location: Kent, WA

Salary: $33 /hr

Industry: Aerospace/Manufacturing

Employment Type: 6 month assignment w/ potential for extension or conversion

Shift: Multiple Shifts Available

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Experience working with a cross functional team.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement concepts.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  
  

Desired:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and production planning software.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks (if required).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required to meet production deadlines.
• Military experience
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials between various departments, ensuring the timely completion of production orders.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary to meet changing demands and prioritize urgent orders.
• Collaborate with production planners, supervisors, and other stakeholders to plan and schedule production activities.
• Track and manage inventory levels, ensuring that materials and supplies are available when needed and minimizing production delays.
• Communicate production status, delays, and issues to relevant stakeholders, including management, sales teams, and customers.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays in the production process and propose solutions to improve efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Conduct regular inspections of production areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including work orders, production reports, and inventory logs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve production processes and procedures to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Ability to work off-shift, extended overtime, and weekends if/when vital
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
  
  

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