AF - Inventory Clerk at Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Fairfield, Ohio

Job Description:

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

American Fan Company is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Control Clerk Date: April 2024

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Summary

American Fan has an opportunity for an Inventory Control Clerk, based in our Fairfield, OH facility. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure efficient inventory control, procurement, and distribution of materials to support manufacturing processes and meet the customers' needs. You will play a vital role in the whole plant's day-to-day operation with your responsibilities. This candidate will need to have excellent communication skills to build relationships both internally and externally among our vendors and customers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Scheduling to assure Manufacturing has material.
• Pull and merge ERP BOM details into scheduled Picklist.
• Pull and print shop work orders, pick list and travelers for AF/Industrial/Navy jobs
• Input each completed pick list into Teams (picker and date)
• Issue materials from pick lists in ERP.
• Updating the Production Tracker on Teams
• Updating the kitting and plant delivery information on Teams
• Updating WASP with what went to the plant per the truck log.
• Review daily PEP schedule and all material requirements.
• Attend and provide updates for Daily PEP meeting items to be reviewed for the day.
• Identify and trigger Parts Orders for delivery to the plant.
• Provide Parts order release update to scheduling and shipping.
• Review new Trigger lists sent by scheduling for completed kits (around 2-3 PM each day)
• Work closely with Inventory Clerk to assure any discrepancies identified are addressed and shop work orders are released to team.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and interact with suppliers and customers.
• High Proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems for inventory management and procurement.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, particularly in the manufacturing and defense sectors, is a plus.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.

Desirable

• A solid understanding of the product offerings and customer base.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Knowledge of DLA

• Previous experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems, procurement processes, and warehouse management principles.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.