Inventory Control Associate

Blue Marble Communications Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Marble Communications Inc. in Poway, California is looking for a self-starter to assist the Materials Manager with various inventory management tasks. The role entails responsibilities like shipping, receiving, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates should have great attention to detail and proactive time management skills.

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to meet strict deadlines and thrive under pressure. This position requires on-site presence and is subject to security-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing documentation.
• Excellent MS Office skills with a focus on Excel.
• Must be highly self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pulling kits for Work Orders and Subcontract POs.
• Assist with Shipping and Receiving, including documentation.
• Perform initial Receiving Inspection review for accuracy.
• Manage stock room organization and maintain cleanliness.
• Track and follow up on items for Receiving Inspection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

This person will be responsible for assisting the Materials Manager with various Receiving, Shipping, Kitting, and inventory management / inventory accuracy tasks. This position will require the candidate to work on site. Prior professional Inventory experience is not required, but the ideal candidate will have an aptitude and eagerness to learn. The candidate must be a self-starter with great time management skills and very strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pulling kits for Work Orders and Subcontract POs
• Assist with Shipping and Receiving (including preparation of documentation, packaging, and coordination with carriers)
• Perform initial Receiving Inspection review to ensure correct documentation is present and complete prior to handoff
• Track and follow up on items due for Receiving Inspection from Engineering to ensure they are processed on time
• Manage stock room organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards.
• Maintain inventory data and perform cycle counts
• Ensure Safety Stock and Kanban stock levels are maintained
• Support Operations and Administrative staff as needed
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, and support root-cause investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Experience with ERP, especially SAP or SAP B1, preferred but not require
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent MS Office skills, primarily Excel (experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, including confidential information
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)