Material Control & Inventory Analyst

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Material Control & Inventory Analyst to join our team based in Mobile, AL
. In this role you will monitor completeness, accuracy, and compliance during inventory transactions. Conduct cycle counts, inventory validations, and root cause analysis for discrepancies and/or losses. You are the main interface between operational functions such as manufacturing engineering, production, work material planners, logistics coordinators, and supply officers to ensure the delivery of the right part with the right logistics means, at the right time, at the point of use and in compliance with safety, operating procedures and current standards.

Responsible for continuous improvement of inventory and material storage flows. You will be part of the site warehouse operations team supporting both the A320 and A220 programs.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas such as electrical, structure and quality.

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019.

• Utilize advanced SAP and process expertise to resolve transactional issues, supporting Material Planning, 3PL and Operational Procurement activities; inventory balancing and correction if required.
• Schedule and report the results of daily, weekly, and monthly cycle count activities.
• Schedule and report the results of daily bin validations and operational surveillance activities in conjunction with the LSP.
• Conduct research in SAP and liaise with appropriate stakeholders to provide clarification and immediate solutions for any administrative inventory/receiving issues or blockers. Escalate appropriately to mitigate potential inventory risks to Operations.
• Develop and monitor process KPIs, especially related to material management; generate daily, monthly, quarterly reports.
• Identify planning issues and design data collection models and methods to analyze problems from all directions and at all levels. Apply a variety of tools to collect, analyze, and report data.
• Perform sophisticated analyses of the data and prepare standardized reports on logistical matters.
• Share knowledge with users and provide training or coaching when needed.
• Apply LEAN warehousing principles and drive process improvement actions.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of work experience in Business or Supply Chain and Logistics.
• 5 years experience working within the field of inventory control and/or stock management.
• 3 years experience with SAP or other MRP transactions related to supply chain, planning or production.
• Strong knowledge and experience in warehousing operations.
• Experience in producing and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written, influential).

Vision: Adequate to read material on computer screens and aircraft gauges; able to identify individuals to initiate greetings and give directions.

Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and…