Materials Management Specialist

Jobtailor

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Warehouse/Inventory Specialist to manage stock, receipts, and shipments across sites. You will inspect materials, enter data, and maintain real-time inventory using LEC and Wireless systems.

Responsibilities include handling packaging, purchasing requisitions, freight quotes, and variance reporting while ensuring compliance and safety. Forklift certs and Alaska driver license are preferred; local experience a plus.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in warehousing or purchasing.
Experience with computerized inventory control and shipping documentation.
Forklift training and certification preferred; CFR/IATA awareness helpful.
Alaska local or Anchorage-based experience favored; hazards/material handling rules.
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and operate pallet jacks and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Handle incoming/outgoing mail, inventory and packaging of materials.
Receive, inspect, and enter materials into inventory systems.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and freight quotes; track invoices.
Maintain inventory accuracy and conduct physical counts with variance reports.
Coordinate procurement and supplier communications; resolve vendor issues.
Assist with travel arrangements and warehouse coordination as needed.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement Processes

Shipping Documentation

Physical Inventory Counts

Material Requisitioning

Data Entry

Report Preparation

Vendor Management

Material Inspection

Warehouse Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or GED + 3 years general office experience

Tools

LEC Inventory Control System

Wireless Inventory Control System

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Material-Handling Equipment

Job description

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages
Reproduce, bind, store, and inventory printed materials and Company forms
Make deliveries and pick up materials from job sites and other locations using Company vehicles
Review the Distribution team master calendar and advise the Supervisor of potential conflicts
Order and maintain inventory; expedite shipments and resolve vendor errors
Source and purchase materials using procurement cards or written bids; reconcile procurement cards monthly
Set up material masters and update LEC and Wireless inventory control systems
Process repairs, returns, out-of-box failures, RA requests, shipping documentation, and repair tracking
Process surplus inventory adjustments
Conduct physical inventory counts, prepare reports, and resolve variances
Prepare and track requisitions and purchase orders; obtain freight quotes, audit bills, review invoices, and prepare check requests
Track departmental expenditures and prepare monthly variance reports
Coordinate travel arrangements
Receive, inspect, and enter materials into inventory systems
Package and ship materials in compliance with Hazmat laws
Stock storage areas and issue or transfer materials using inventory systems
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks with lift gates, and other material-handling equipment
Perform minor maintenance on warehouse tools and equipment
Sort surplus or returned materials for inventory, credit, recycling, or scrapping
Train others in MMS classification and assist with daily work assignments and warehouse coordination
Ensure production meets Company standards for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Travel to other warehouses for vacation coverage and annual inventories
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate’s degree and one (1) year experience in computerized inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, or shipping
May substitute High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years general office experience for the education requirement
Extensive knowledge of warehouse procedures and telephone equipment gained through three (3) years of warehouse experience operating under a computerized inventory control system
At least two years must have been in a local telephone company warehouse, Signal Corps warehouse or a communications company warehouse
Anchorage MMS II Only: valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card) and successful Drug and Alcohol Background check
Valid Alaska driver’s license
MMS II: forklift training and certification within 90 days of attaining the MMS II classification
MMS II: IATA and CFR part 49 Hazardous Materials certification within 180 days of attaining the MMS II classification
Ability to lift 50 lbs on a repetitive basis to a height of 3 feet or 5 feet (MMS II’s)
Successfully pass a keyboarding test at 30 WPM; internal MMS applicants are not required to provide test results
Experience using personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet software, and a variety of applications
External applicants must pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and drug test
MMS II: ability to maneuver 2,500-pound pallets using a manual pallet jack
Unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in computerized inventory control, warehousing, and purchasing, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in material handling and shipping processes. Proficient in operating material-handling equipment and maintaining inventory systems while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

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