Aviation Inventory Control Coordinator - Military Fellowship - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

Located in Anchorage, AK.

Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD Skill Bridge program, offering Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training and internships. Under the Skill Bridge program, GMR hosts active‑duty U.S. Military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active‑duty obligated service.

The Skill Bridge Program with GMR will run for up to 180 days.

This is a program for Active‑Duty Military Members, Hiring our Heroes (HOH) Fellows. Please identify HOH Fellowship status in your application.

The Aviation Inventory Control Coordinator is primarily responsible for performing an array of inventory, logistics, and support functions that include evaluating and managing inventory and inventory needs across all GMR Air Business units. The role oversees inventory cycle counts, performs inventory and process audits, and contributes to the development of new and existing processes and procedures.

The Aviation Inventory Control Coordinator reports to the Supply Chain Logistics Manager and is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy in all inventory warehouses and locations, ensuring all incoming aviation parts are entered into the system to meet company guidelines, and maintained in serviceable stock that meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry requirements. This role works closely with the following departments:

• Purchasing Department:
  Receiving and cost discrepancy
• Accounting Support Department:
  Ensuring all incoming inventory is received accurately and timely
• Safety and Quality Departments:
  Ensuring safe warehouse operations and FAA compliance
• Maintenance Managers and Aircraft Mechanics:
  Ensuring on‑time delivery of parts and communicating delays
• Other GMR Air Business Units Supervisors and Managers:
  Coordinating and maximizing efficiencies of the department

• Receive and verify all incoming parts, verify invoices, packing sheets, and physical quantities.
• Work with Supply Chain Leadership and quality to ensure continuous improvement of parts receiving, storage, and picking processes.
• Provide necessary inventory support to the satellite facilities (RMO).
• Oversee material movement, racking layouts, labeling, stocking methods, and material storage setup.
• Maintain all incoming aviation parts for serviceability and traceability to meet FAA and industry requirements.
• Assist with facilitating shipping support for all delivery and shipments when needed.
• Supervise inventory management, including cycle counts and physical inventories, while maintaining accurate inventory information.
• Analyze and correct inventory discrepancies with approval and recommend preventive actions.
• Review part usage data to determine inventory stocking levels for RMO facilities and field support.
• Supervise the team of Inventory Control Clerks to ensure efficient operations with the highest level of safety and excellence.
• Measure and report key metrics (KPIs) and recommend areas for improvement to management.
• Create and maintain system data for individual and kit part numbers to meet usage demands.
• Maintain positive open lines of communication with every department.
• Ensure all issues are resolved quickly and process changes are implemented if needed.
• Help develop, train, coach, and motivate a strong, cohesive team while maintaining cleanliness and 6S standards in inventory storage locations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interface comfortably with senior‑level executives inside and outside the company.
• Demonstrate decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Expert‑level computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capacity to multitask and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage multiple priorities and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative.
• Initiate projects that improve company efficiency.

• Two years’ experience with supply chain concepts.
• Advanced computer skills, preferably experience using a computer‑based inventory tracking system.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Aviation industry experience preferred.

• Extended periods spent in front of a computer.
• Sit or stand for long periods.
• Tolerate loud noises for extended periods.
• Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.