Inventory Specialist

Kongsberg Protech Systems USA in Johnstown, PA is seeking to fill the position of Inventory Specialist. The Inventory Specialist will assist in receiving, storing, kitting and issuing material, supplies or tools and compile stock records in the stockroom, including computerized material and inventory status records. The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for pulling materials and supplies from the stocking locations and preparing kits for use by production personnel. Great attention-to-detail skills are essential to the success of the successful candidate.

Essential job functions are:

• Count, sort, or weigh incoming material to verify receipt of items on the purchase order.
• Store articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size, or type of material.
• Fill work orders or issue supplies from stock while maintaining database.
• Distribute stock among production workers and move or transport materials or supplies to other departments.
• Maintain inventory and other stock records in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to record “findings” into database for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Pick required quantity of materials according to work order pick list and use scanning equipment to read bar codes. Complete pick list by showing quantity pulled or quantity short. Sign pick list to verify that quality control and count accuracy has been completed.
• Utilize computer system for adjustments of inventory counts, stock records, location changes, and damaged goods.
• Mark identifying codes and information of material lots per policy and procedure.
• Receive bar coded and packaged parts from kitting. Scan bar code on the package and place material in the proper kit. Sort and assign kits to have sleeve markers and/or cut wire added.
• Receive and stock work in process (WIP) finished goods. Maintain an accurate running inventory of all finished goods.
• Maintain an accurate inventory utilizing warehouse systems of USG Property to include scrap and properly administer CoC for USG as required.
• Count, sort or weigh material in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size or type of material to verify physical quantity of items for accuracy based on cost “A, B, B” code or physical location.
• Utilize deductive research methods to investigate discrepant material for resolution, determination of root cause and correction action. Record assigned actions into Improve as necessary.
• Mark identifying codes and information of material lots per policy and procedures; sign pick list to verify that quality control and count accuracy has been completed.
• Identify, correct and report inventory discrepancies in accordance with KPS-PRO-0023 in a timely manner (2 weeks maximum)
• Coordinate and schedule USG Property
• Interface with Customer Property Administrator in KPS Norway, Local DCMA and USG Property Administrator

A High school diploma/GED equivalent is required. Six months inventory/warehouse related experience is required.

Kongsberg Protech Systems USA is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Protech Systems USA performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.

In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance and paid time off (PTO).

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D