Material & Inventory Handler III

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments.  We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems. 

About this role:

Do you thrive in innovative, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust? Are you passionate about delivering elegant solutions on time to customers? Are you seeking a role where you can take initiative? If so - we want to hear from you!

Fuse is looking for a detail-oriented Material Coordinator to support the Materials, Production, Quality, and Program teams in driving excellence in material accountability and on-time, high-quality deliveries. This role will have primary responsibility for tracking, controlling, and maintaining accurate records for Government Property while also supporting day-to-day material handling, inventory, receiving, kitting, and production material needs. This role will be integral to Fuse’s ability to deliver products for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments.

Successful candidates will be nimble self-starters who are excited about Fuse’s technology and are able to analyze processes and suggest powerful new ideas.

If you have Material Handling experience, Microsoft Office experience, the ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment, then contact us to get more information about this opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the day-to-day schedule for production starts and completions
• Issue and track manufacturing orders for production
• Validate in process work matches electronic records
• Coordinate with Quality department on the collection and retention appropriate production records
• Assisting in coordinating with purchasing and receiving to validate material is on hand for planned manufacturing operations and to align schedule to planned receipt of parts
• Assist in the creation of purchase requisitions to cover projected material shortfalls
• Develop production schedule based on arrival of parts, technician availability, and company priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems for production, quality and purchasing
• Assist in the inspection and correction of data in the inventory management system in support of ERP transition

• Perform receiving and material movement function including:
• Receives purchased and completed manufactured items, verify identification codes and quantities
• Inspecting incoming goods for compliance with Purchase Orders
• Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system software
• Communicate results of inspections and assist in facilitation of corrective actions
• Prepares and attaches a variety of property identification markers
• Records incoming and outgoing inventory and/or material in the appropriate computer system(s) or hard copy record(s)
• Maintains control, accountability, and accurate inventory records of production components and Government Property, including identification, location, custody, status, and movement.
• Serve as the primary Materials point of contact for day-to-day Government Property tracking and accountability.
• Maintain accurate Government Property records in applicable business systems, property logs, spreadsheets, and/or customer-required systems.
• Track Government Property from receipt through storage, issue, transfer, movement, return, and disposition, maintaining traceability and supporting documentation.
• Ensure Government Property is properly identified, tagged, segregated, stored, and protected in accordance with company procedures and applicable contract requirements.
• Perform and support periodic physical inventories and reconciliations of Government Property; research and resolve record-to-floor discrepancies.
• Support internal, customer, DCMA, and other Government Property audits by providing records, reports, documentation, and physical inventory verification as requested.
• Identify and promptly report lost, damaged, destroyed, or otherwise discrepant Government Property and assist with investigation and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Programs, Purchasing, Receiving, Quality, and other departments to maintain accurate Government Property accountability throughout the material lifecycle.
• Restocks inventory to assure it is at the appropriate level. Documents and restocks returned inventory. Identify, report, and investigate inventory shortages, overages, or discrepancies
• Fulfills standard and immediate inventory requests and kits manufacturing requests
• Packages, labels, and documents items for shipping
• Inputs data to maintain configuration management compliance with various computer software systems
• Assist in compliance with ISO 9001 and participate in continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing administration and scheduling
• US Citizen (requirement)
• Experience working in a production environment
• Solid judgment to proactively identify and solve complex problems
• Experience utilizing computer-based manufacturing and planning tools
• Ability to visually present current and projected production plans, inventory levels, and potential shortfalls
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in changing situations
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across departments and with supervisors and managers

• High school diploma and two or more years of experience in a shipping/receiving and inventory control environment. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience
• Familiar with using office and specialized inventory/stock control software to track and record inventory levels and prepare requested reports and information and must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Experience with material handling equipment
• Material Handling Equipment Certifications highly desired
• Familiarity with DCMA contract property administration requirements and Government Property accountability requirements desired
• Experience tracking Government-furnished property (GFP), Government-owned property, customer-owned property, or other controlled assets is highly desired.
• Ability to maintain detailed property records and support physical inventories, reconciliations, audits, and reporting requirements.

Nice to have:

• Electronics manufacturing background
• Microsoft Excel expertise
• Participated in or supported IS9001 and AS9100 quality management systems and/or audits
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Fishbowl Inventory Management System, and/or Jira
• Planned first article builds and low-rate initial production runs
• Assisted in establishing production processes

More about Fuse:

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking.  Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results.  We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment.  We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
• After two years: unlimited
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 401k with employer matching
• Annual bonuses
• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month