Inventory Specialist

Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Specialist at our location in Des Moines, IA. Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation. Our vision, building partnerships that last, applies to our employees as well as our customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for stocking parts in the proper warehouses, cycle counting and purchasing stock and ensuring stock levels are accurate. You will also assist shipping as directed by Inventory Manager and/or the Material Distribution Specialist with material requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains master part number file and all applicable cross references.
• Delivers parts and materials ordered from various suppliers to technicians at aircraft site as soon as they have been properly inspected by shipping and receiving. All Material have certification paperwork, quantities and work order information and is properly filed.
• Assists technicians at the counter with parts and materials needed from the warehouses, involving Material Distribution Specialist when needed.
• Provides assistance to Material Distribution Specialist, warehousing, posting and delivery as directed
• The identifying, pulling and staging of, Inventory Obsolescence Materials as directed by Inventory Manager.
• Always maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly warehouse.
• Insures all stocking items have proper UID labeling and are stocked in the proper locations,
• Cycle counting and purchasing stock (min max) as directed by Inventory Manager.
• Assists the Materials Distribution team to ensure proper items are assigned to open work orders and sales orders.
  
  

Job Specific Requirements:

Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills/Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently to meet key deliverables and objectives as well as excellent written and oral communication skills
• Above average math skills
• Strong negotiation
• Knowledge of and experience with computers
• Ability to work in a fast moving, fast paced, environment
  
  

Physical:

• Regularly required to:
• Sit, walk and stand
• Talk and hear
• Lift objects up to 70 lbs.
• Occasionally required to:
• Climb or balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, grasp or pull
• Lift up to 100 lbs.
• Limited Exposure to:
• Outside weather conditions
• Loud noises
  

Other:

• Ability to:
• Read, write, and speak English
• Analyze and interpret the most complex documents
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and the general public
  

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years general aviation parts, completions, avionics parts, and/or supplies with proven experience