Aerospace Inventory Manager

# Aerospace Inventory Manager Wichita, KS 67217
* Ensure inputs of new/follow-on Customer orders, change orders and forecasts into MRP system.
* Ensure planning creates and releases production job orders in support of Customer Forecast/Orders
* Monitor and control raw material, WIP and finished goods levels, using MRP/ERP systems
* Work with planning to ensure best manufacturing practices are being utilized
* Categorizing inventory by value (A=high, B=medium, C=low) to prioritize management of goods
* Collaborate with Procurement (materials), manufacturing and engineering (changes)
* Make sure that packing slips/invoices are produced to ship goods to customers in time to meet their order delivery dates
* Oversee the receiving area to ensure materials are received accurately and in a timely manner.  Coordinate any shipping discrepancies with purchasing, truck lines, production control, etc.
* Oversee the shipping area to ensure that materials/parts are shipped to customers, properly packaged with correct quantities, etc.  Coordinate critical shipments to make sure the item(s) get shipped on time
* Manage cycle counts on a weekly basis and adjust inventory as needed to avoid stockouts and overstock on finished goods
* Maintain inventory levels – with focus on minimizing waste, unneeded costs and accuracy
* Ensure proper labeling, storage and organization of finished goods
* Help develop and implement strategies and procedures that will support efficient inventory management
* Prepare inventory items company wide for the annual audit and be the point of contact
* May move or transport materials from one department to another, manually or using material handling equipment
* Ensure that accurate information is being shared with Production Control to communicate to the customer in regard to shipments and delivery schedules or other unforeseen issues
* Assists with credit memorandums to indicate returned or incorrectly billed merchandise
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Bachelor’s to degree in relevant field (Industrial engineer, Supply chain, Business) or 5 years’ experience in materials, inventory and planning
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in management
* Ability to communicate concerns or questions to departmental management
* Strong math skills
* Must be quality conscious
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong time management skills
* Moderate data entry skills
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Strong computer skills
* Strong verbal communication skills
* Strong written communication skills
* Skill in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns, and refer to the appropriate staff, as necessary, to ensure a satisfactory resolution
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