Inventory Specialist

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks an Inventory Specialist to support the Electronics Center of Excellence. You will help manage shipments, cycle counts, and material disposition while partnering with Operations on Kanban and kitting programs.

Responsibilities include inventory reconciliation, CFP support, hazardous material shipping backup, and audit preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; a postsecondary credential is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace/defense material management is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems to move and ship materials.
• Inventory transactions, storage and cycle count experience required.
• Knowledge of hazardous material shipping (DOT CFR-49 / IATA) is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily shipment receipt and material movement processes.
• Leads resolution to ensure accurate and timely inventory accounting.
• Supports weekly cycle count; manages count sheets and reconciliation.
• Partner with Operations to maintain Kanban and kitting programs.
• Dispositions of excess/obsolete inventory and CFP program support.
• Back up for hazardous material shipping and outside audit prep.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

AAS Business or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Supply Chain professional for the position of Inventory Specialist, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. This role will be pivotal in supporting the growth of our Electronics Center of Excellence (ECE).

Responsibilities

• Supports daily shipment receipt and material movement process.
• Leads problem resolution to ensure accurate, timely accounting for incoming supplier inventory and inventory accuracy.
• Support the weekly Cycle Count process. Manage count sheets, and reconcile weekly reports. Lead corrective action process. Report results weekly.
• Work with Operations teams to create & maintain production and supplier managed Kanbans.
• Works closely with Operations teams to manage Kitting program to support work starts
• Work with Operation and Program team members to complete dispositions of excess inventory and participate in material close-out activity. Assist with reconciliation, disposal and accounting for Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
• Support Customer Furnished Property (CFP) program and supplier inventory process. Leads problem resolution and performs reporting.
• Back up for hazardous material and inert product Shipping.
• Outside audit preparation and support.
• Trouble shooting inventory issues and reconciliations.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required. AAS Business or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Experience working in Aerospace and Defense is desired; preferably in a material management organization.
• Experience using ERP systems to logically move and physically ship materials.
• Inventory transactions, storage and cycle count experience required.
• Knowledge of hazardous material shipping and movement experience desired. DOT CFR-49 and IATA Certification is a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products; especially Word and Excel.
• Excels in a dynamic, changeable work environment. Energetic and positive. Ability to work independently. Processes an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to transport parts short distances around campus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50Lbs.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.