Material Control Specialist III Lead

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Material Control Specialist III, Lead is responsible for overseeing administrative and physical tasks related to shipping, receiving, storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for materials, supplies, and equipment. The primary focus of this role is managing and tracking materials throughout their lifecycle, from receipt and storage to issuance and shipment. This position also serves as a Team Lead, providing guidance and support to the team.

Position Responsibilities

• Receives and counts stock items, and records data using computerized system
• Packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in stockroom
• Verifies inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigates discrepancies or adjusts errors
• Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in stockroom
• Issues or distributes materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions
• Reviews and apply inventory activities, including movements and deletions
• Takes responsibility for an assigned portion of the daily output of the stockroom in support of production, product development, and engineering projects
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related functional experience (i.e.- previous shipping - receiving) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency using office software and/or computerized inventory control system
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required in order to drive company vehicles

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Prior Hazmat shipping experience and certification with (lithium-ion or equivalent) is desired
• Coordinate with shipping carriers (LTL/TL) to schedule pickups and track shipments. Resolve any issues related to shipping delays or discrepancies.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe material handling practices and the safe handling of electro-static sensitive components (ESD) is desired
• Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and attention to detail
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and assembly environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• May operate dolly and/or pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment (Occasional)
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and objects of varying sizes and ships for shipment to & to set up in various training sites/customers (Occasional)

The salary range for this role is:

$20 - $29

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in