Material Control Specialist II

Material Control Specialist II

The Material Control Specialist II is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production and operational efficiency while adhering to company policies and procedures. This role involves tracking, analyzing, and reconciling inventory records to ensure accuracy and availability. The Material Control Specialist collaborates with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to optimize inventory flow and minimize discrepancies.

Position Responsibilities :

• Monitors inventory levels and ensures materials are available to meet production and operational needs.
• Receives and counts stock items, and records data using computerized system.
• Packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in stockroom in an orderly and accessible manner.
• Conducts cycle counts and physical inventory audits to reconcile stock discrepancies.
• Investigates and resolves inventory variances by working closely with procurement, warehouse, and production teams.
• Issues or distributes materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Maintains accurate inventory records in the ERP / MRP system, ensuring data integrity.
• Depending on warehouse, some positions may also be responsible for packaging and shipping (domestic and international to include small package, large freight, dangerous goods and sensitive items).
• Collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to track incoming shipments and expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Assists in implementing inventory control policies, procedures and process improvements to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce waste.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors or inventory managers.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) :

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Clearance Level :

AeroVironment considers several factors, 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 a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.