MRP & Kanban Inventory Planner

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an inventory role under supervision to monitor inventory levels and input data into MRP systems. Responsibilities include assisting with purchase requisitions and stock transfers to meet project needs.

You will review requirements, set min/max levels, compile routine inventory reports, and help resolve obsolete or excess inventory while supporting compliance with applicable laws and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a basic understanding of inventory planning and have a basic knowledge of computer based manufacturing systems and MRP.
• Must have a customer focused and possess: the ability to identify issues and interpret data, organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit, good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and external customers, the ability to accurately document and report information, basic knowledge of computer operations, applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews material requirements based on MRP, Kanban, and reorder point inventory reports.
• Assists in identifying common inventory to be transferred to projects and may help generate purchase requisitions.
• Reviews purchased parts and bulk items using shortage reports and sales orders. Sets up min/max/reorder quantities.
• Compiles routine inventory reports and maintains MRP system through planning data input.
• Assists in the analysis and resolution of obsolete and excess inventory.
• Reviews unplanned issues from inventory.
• May determine stock level replenishment requirements for Kanban locations.
• Provides management with reports summarizing common inventory expenses across facilities.
• Responds to routine requests for information from internal sources.
• Observes all laws and safety procedures related to company operations.

Skills

Inventory planning

MRP systems knowledge

Customer focus

Data interpretation

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP software

MS Word

MS Excel

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an inventory role under supervision to monitor inventory levels and input data into MRP systems. Responsibilities include assisting with purchase requisitions and stock transfers to meet project needs.

You will review requirements, set min/max levels, compile routine inventory reports, and help resolve obsolete or excess inventory while supporting compliance with applicable laws and safety procedures.