Lead, Shipping/Receiving Clerk

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at West Star:

This is an hourly non-exempt position which requires an enthusiastic individual with excellent problem-solving skills and good planning/project management skills. Must be able to develop comprehensive work plans in complex situations and have strong negotiating skills. The individual must have the ability to work with a diverse group of personnel in cross-functional teams. Will interface both with internal staff in development procedures as well as externally with vendors serving as a negotiator and mediator to obtain optimal arrangements for services and supplies relating to dock operations. Must be a quick-study and able to gain a fact-based understanding of current operations, supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets. Must maintain a working knowledge of applicable FAA regulations as well as any internal policies and procedures to ensure that the behavior exhibited by the organization is honest, ethical and professional. Must be able to deal with conflict and have a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize and will be required to work independently. Responsible for managing the entire Shipping/Receiving function from vendor relations and strategic partnering to order expediting and vendor evaluation. Will also be required to backup Shipping/Receiving personnel.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Supervise and oversee daily activity of Shipping/Receiving.
• Complete performance appraisals for Shipping/Receiving.
• Instruct personnel with job duties and develop improvements to their processes.
• Work independently on projects on a regular basis.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with preference of study relative to field.
• Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Must have 5 years Shipping/Receiving/Logistics experience.
• Aviation parts experience beneficial but not required.
• Must have prior inventory control experience.
• Must have prior supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must have previous computer experience with mainframe and PC databases.

• Must have experience with Internet use.
• Must be able to work with numbers and calculations.

Initiative

• Must be self-motivated with a good attitude and able to change with priorities.
• Must be well organized with an attention to detail work ethic.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibility

• Maintain high standards of certification and traceability of all parts and products received across the docks.
• Review and oversee dock operations in the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Collaborates and communicates with shipping/receiving personnel, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products. .
• Reconcile and investigate missed/loss shipments and invoices.
• Oversee and coordinate activities such as loading and unloading cargo, ensuring safety regulations are followed, and ensuring that cargo is processed and handled correctly.
• Responsible for activity in Shipping/Receiving areas.
• Work closely with internal departments to monitor usage.
• Work closely with Quality Department to assure receiving information is accurate.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Contacts

• Daily conversations with Supervisor.
• Working closely with other West Star personnel.
• Daily conversations with vendors via phone, fax and Internet.
• Occasional meetings.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and usage of stairs.
• Sit at desk and / or computer for extended intervals.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to prioritize work load.
• Ability to work with others in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with new or upgraded computer systems.

Supervision

• Will work under the supervision of Materials Control Manager.
• Will directly supervise Shipping/Receiving.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position working in an office environment.

Equipment Used

• Mainframe database, PC computer, telephone, FAX and