General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general direction, this position is responsible for evaluating and implementing programs, tools, policies and procedures regarding inventory management, control, monitoring, and practices to meet project and production requirements. Reviews, evaluates, and approves purchase requisitions, transfer of stock, shortages, and expedites. Interacts with all levels of employees and external customers, including purchasing, production planning, warehouse, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure project and production requirements are met on schedule and within budget. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Represents Production Control at daily Change Control Board meetings
- Act as key stakeholder, providing Change Notice approval, once inventory/material analysis has occurred
- Role ensures appropriate change activity and part disposition
- Fundamental to the Engineering Hold (EHO) Process
- Provides approval
- Notifies Operations when a hold is placed or released
- Analyzes and resolves routine and non-routine obsolete and excess inventory issues.
- May review and analyze ABC codes and order policies of parts
- May review, analyze, and resolve conflicts in supply and demand, and investigates as required
- Presents findings and recommended solutions to management.
- Develops reports and procedures for inventory monitoring and control. May coordinate with ITS in developing inventory data collection reports.
- Maintains, implements and assists in the development of inventory control programs to ensure project(s) and production requirements are met on time and within budget.
- Reviews and evaluates inventory control policy and procedures, and makes recommendations for changes.
- May analyze and maintain sufficient inventory levels to meet production, Hi-time and repair requirements, while maintaining inventory level in accordance with management guidelines.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field along with three or more years of related experience in inventory planning and control. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Must possess a general understanding of inventory production planning and control standards, practices, concepts, and principles, along with a general knowledge of computer based manufacturing systems and MRP.
- Exposure or knowledge of the Change Control Board (CCB) Process.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of routine and non-routine problems.
- Good organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels of internal employees and external customers and to accurately document and report information.
- The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
- The ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
