Material Specialist

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Simsbury, CT, is seeking an Inventory Control professional to support shipment receipt, cycle counts, and material disposition.

You will partner with Operations to maintain Kanban systems, manage Kitting, and ensure accurate inventory records using ERP with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems for moving and shipping materials.
• Inventory transactions, storage and cycle count experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous material shipping (DOT CFR-49 and IATA is a plus).
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support daily shipment receipt and distribution processes and ensure accurate inventory accounting.
• Lead weekly cycle count process and reconcile reports.
• Create and maintain Kanban for expendable, production, and vendor managed items.
• Manage Kitting program with Operations.
• Assist with disposition, disposal, and accounting for Excess & Obsolete inventory.
• Support CFP and supplier inventory processes; lead problem resolution and reporting.
• Back up for hazardous material and inert product shipping.
• Prepare for external audits.
• Troubleshoot inventory issues and reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma

AAS Business or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

DOT CFR-49/IATA Certification

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

• Supports daily shipment receipt and distribution process. Leads problem resolution to ensure accurate, timely accounting for incoming supplier inventory.
• Support the weekly Cycle Count process. Run, distribute, manage count sheets, and reconcile weekly reports. Lead corrective action process. Report results weekly.
• Work with Operations teams to create & maintain expendable, production and vendor managed Kanbans.
• Works closely with Operations teams to manage Kitting program.
• Work with Operation and Program team members to complete dispositions of excess project 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 minimum. 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.

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.