Inventory Control Associate

This person will be responsible for assisting the Materials Manager with various Receiving, Shipping, Kitting, and inventory management / inventory accuracy tasks. This position will require the candidate to work on site. Prior professional Inventory experience is not required, but the ideal candidate will have an aptitude and eagerness to learn. The candidate must be a self-starter with great time management skills and very strong attention to detail.ResponsibilitiesAssist with pulling kits for Work Orders and Subcontract POsAssist with Shipping and Receiving (including preparation of documentation, packaging, and coordination with carriers)Perform initial Receiving Inspection review to ensure correct documentation is present and complete prior to handoff

Track and follow up on items due for Receiving Inspection from Engineering to ensure they are processed on time

Manage stock room organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards.Maintain inventory data and perform cycle counts

Ensure Safety Stock and Kanban stock levels are maintained

Support Operations and Administrative staff as needed

Identify and report inventory discrepancies, and support root-cause investigations

QualificationsBachelor's Degree preferred but not required

Experience with ERP, especially SAP or SAP B1, preferred but not require

Strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness

Highly self-motivated and proactive

Strong attention to detail

Excellent MS Office skills, primarily Excel (experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs preferred)Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization

Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, including confidential information

Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities

Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)About Blue Marble CommunicationsBlue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.