Inventory Specialist: MRP, Kanban & Data-Driven Planning

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an Inventory Control role to monitor stock levels, assist in inputs to inventory systems, and support purchase requisitions and transfers to meet project requirements.

Under supervision, you will review requirements, set min/max quantities, generate routine inventory reports, maintain MRP data, and help resolve obsolete or excess inventory while ensuring accuracy and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of identifying issues and interpreting data.
• Organization skills to maintain workflow within the unit.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to document and report information accurately.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations, applications, word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements based on MRP, Kanban and reorder point reports; assist in transferring inventory to projects.
• Set up min/max/reorder quantities for applicable parts.
• Compile routine inventory reports and maintain MRP data.
• Assist in analyzing and resolving obsolete and excess inventory.
• Review unplanned issues from inventory and respond to routine requests for information.
• Determine stock level replenishment requirements for Kanban locations.
• Provide management with reports summarizing inventory dollar amounts across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and safety practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Issue identification

Data interpretation

Organization

Communication

Documentation & reporting

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an Inventory Control role to monitor stock levels, assist in inputs to inventory systems, and support purchase requisitions and transfers to meet project requirements.

Under supervision, you will review requirements, set min/max quantities, generate routine inventory reports, maintain MRP data, and help resolve obsolete or excess inventory while ensuring accuracy and safety in operations.