Inventory Control Associate (Swing)

Vanguard EMS, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard EMS, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to support manufacturing by picking kits, receiving materials, and moving items to stock or inspection according to a schedule.

You will collaborate with the Team Coordinator and department supervisor, stay detail-focused, communicate effectively, and cross-train in areas like cycle counting and shipping support to maintain accurate inventory and smooth production flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication in person, over the phone, email or in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Pick kits of material for manufacturing.
• De-trash boxes of received materials and put materials away.
• Verify paperwork and packaging of materials, printing required labels and paperwork.
• Receive materials in system by performing computer transactions.
• Move materials to inspection or stock holding areas.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering or Quality to receive materials when discrepancies are identified.
• Cross train and assist in other areas including Stockroom, Cycle Counting, Shipping support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Following instructions

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Job description

The Inventory Control Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to maintain accurate inventory and provide materials to manufacturing floor per a predetermined schedule.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

What you’ll do:

• Pick kits of material for manufacturing
• De-trash boxes of received materials and put materials away
• Verify paperwork and packaging of materials, printing required labels and paperwork
• Receive materials in system by performing computer transactions
• Move materials to inspection or stock holding areas
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering or Quality to receive materials when discrepancies are identified
• Cross train and assist in other areas as needed including: Stockroom, Cycle Counting, Shipping support

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• Displays a high-level critical thinking and analysis.
• Ability to actively follow detailed directions written and verbal.
• Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive and always in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make productive use of time

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Inventory Control and Receiving experience in the PCBA industry
• MRP Knowledge and/or experience

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing