Inventory Control Lead

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Disability and life insurance

Incentives and rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph Group, based in West Hartford, CT, seeks an Inventory/Material Control Specialist to manage JD Edwards-driven material transactions, cycle counts and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with planning, shipping and inspection to ensure timely material availability and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in operations or supply chain, 2+ years ERP/MRP planning experience, 3+ years materials management, strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2 years ERP/MRP requirements planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 3 years materials management experience including expediting, inventory control or continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and customer service abilities, detail oriented.
• High level of organizational and planning skills and logical problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate across manufacturing levels.
• Strong Excel skills; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and ERP record-keeping.
• Experience with BOM and Routings within JD Edwards MRP (or comparable).
• Experience with cycle counting processes.
• Familiarity with Kardex VLM; training provided.
• APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute material transactions and update item master in JD Edwards.
• Oversee inventory locations and work in progress to ensure accuracy.
• Inform supervisors on overdue material and material status.
• Coordinate shipment of products with Inspection, Contracts, and Shipping.
• Lead daily cycle count process with direct reports and perform root-cause analysis.
• Conduct inventory analyses and recommend improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Improve inventory transaction accuracy with process changes with Shipping/Receiving.
• Develop and update standard work instructions for inventory transactions.
• Create inventory metrics and perform root cause analyses as needed.
• Support investigation and resolution of manufacturing material variances.

Skills

ERP/MRP planning

Inventory management

Advanced Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field

APICS certification

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Triumph Group

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Companys key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee all material transactions and item master updates in MRP system (JD Edwards) including material issues to work orders, part transfers, MRO portal transfer, sales order picks, inventory adjustments, inventory reclassifications, and part location changes.
• Assist in managing all physical inventory locations and work in process throughout the facility to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Confer with department supervisors and/or Planners to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors and/or Planners of material status.
• Utilize knowledge of customer demand to coordinate the shipment of product with Inspection, Contracts, and Shipping personnel.
• Manage daily cycle count process, with direct reports, which includes counting parts, data entry, running reconciliation reports, and performing root cause analysis.
• Conduct various inventory analyses and develop recommendations to facilitate inventory reduction, efficiency and best practices.
• Coordinate inventory transaction accuracy process improvements with Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.
• Develop new and revise existing standard work instructions related to inventory transaction accuracy.
• Develop inventory metrics and provide root cause analysis as required.
• Support the investigation and resolution of manufacturing material variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2 years of ERP/MRP requirements planning experience with in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of demonstrated materials management experience to include, material expediting, inventory management/control or continuous improvement experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal and customer service skills, and be extraordinarily detail oriented and process driven.
• Requires a high level of organizational and planning skills as well as logic skills to solve problems of a systemic nature.
• Ability to work with associates at a variety of levels within a manufacturing environment.
• Good computer skills including advanced Excel skills; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Inventory Management knowledge (i.e. How to ensure accurate inventory record keeping in an ERP system, ending inventory projection/forecasting, etc.)
• Experience with Bill of Materials and Routings within a JD Edwards MRP (or comparable) system.
• Experience working within a companys cycle count process and procedures.
• Familiarity with Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) preferred, but training provided.
• APICS certification.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Bill of Materials and Routings within a JD Edwards MRP (or comparable) system.
• Experience working within a companys cycle count process and procedures.
• Familiarity with Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) preferred, but training provided.
• APICS certification.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should [e-mail] request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. “An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans” We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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