Inventory Specialist

TT Electronics plc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics plc is seeking a Material Handler in Olathe, Kansas. The ideal candidate will assist in shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, and manage materials for production. Applicants should be reliable, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and can work independently while following company procedures.

This position offers opportunities in a challenging yet rewarding environment where teamwork is valued, and diversity is embraced.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education.
• Ability to read and follow procedures.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Process deliveries against Purchase Orders and forward items for inspection.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting.
• Issue material for production jobs and manage inventory in the Stockroom area.

Skills

Two to three years of related experience

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Be productive in a repetitive job

Efficient computer skills

Education

GED or high school diploma preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The Material Handler will be a team player, possess a strong sense of customer service, and be able to prioritize workload efficiently. The Material Handler will perform and complete multiple functions including shipping, receiving, kitting, cycle counting, and water strider functions.

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily receiving of deliveries against vendor Purchase Orders (raw material), and forward items needing inspection to the Quality department.
• Label and put away inventory in an orderly manner.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting processes, including proper counting, processing of material reports and transfers.
• Enter inventory adjustments to ensure systems match actual inventory counts.
• Research and report inventory discrepancies.
• Process daily receiving of deliveries against Purchase Orders (raw material and operating supplies), and forward items needing inspection to the inspection department.
• Kit the material for upcoming jobs, issue material, and print production travelers.
• Issue material and process WIP to Finished Goods transactions of all Machine Shop and subcontract jobs.
• Perform the processes required to maintain VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory).
• Process Finished Goods receipts daily from production by prepacking and staging when possible.
• Morning reconciliation of previous day’s WIP to FG transactions, pack lists and travelers.
• Pull FG parts required to fulfill the day’s shipments, always filling from oldest stock to newest, with special attention to lot/date cores and serial number accuracy.
• Research inventory and shipping discrepancies to resolve shipping issues and work to prevent shipping errors.
• Work with customer shipping portals for ASN and label creation.
• Be a reliable employee that can work independently.
• Follow the instruction and procedures on the print.
• Maintain a high standard and meet deadlines.
• Be a team player and consistently work well with others.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• GED or high school diploma preferred, but not required.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be able to read and follow procedures.
• Be productive working in a repetitive job.
• Maintain a working knowledge of quality practices.
• Have efficient computer skills and the aptitude and desire to expand these skills.
• The position is in the Stockroom area and may involve standing for long periods of time, with opportunities to sit, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work hours to meet all company daily shipments.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures, depending upon the situation.
• Must be able to use a pallet jack to maneuver and wrap skids for shipping of larger products.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and identities.