Inventory Specialist

 
Inventory Specialist
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) – Torrance, CA
On-site | Full-time

Company Overview
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) , is a privately held, California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber.
Many of BCI's clients are world leaders in their industries, which span a wide variety of industry segments including entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary :
We are looking for a motivated and talented  Inventory Specialist to join our growing team. Under the general supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and the Operations Manager, the inventory specialist is responsible for the overall accuracy of Broadata’s inventory and is an essential role in maintaining outside service levels. By completing cycle counts, physical inventories, and controlling inventory accuracy, this role will help identify BCI’s initiatives and aid in maintaining key performance indicators. This position works alongside Purchasing and Operation Managers to investigate inventory discrepancies and promote the importance of maintaining a robust, accurate inventory.
This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and document cycle count schedule for the year, including year-end auditing.
• Count, research, and correct variances to accurately reflect current inventory levels.
• Maintain inventory and perform kitting for production projects per established company procedures
• Prepare reports such as inventory balance, kit completeness, and shortages, using BCI’s MRP Sage and/or Excel
• Investigate and resolve any variances between inventory reports and physical inventory.
• Record inventory activity within BCI’s MRP Sage databases; complete daily transactions and link them to the appropriate departments; assist supervisors with inventory replenishing tasks.
• Sort, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory
• Inspect shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• Maintain database and prepare routine reports
• Work closely with production, planning, and purchasing to ensure uninterrupted material flow and to effectively manage material demand
• Performs miscellaneous job-related and other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 3+ year in a warehouse or similar setting

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in inventory control within an electronics production environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately count and label items
• Ability to kit from the manufacturing kit list.
• Successful candidate must be able to lift and carry weight unassisted not exceeding 30 lbs.
• Understanding of material processing utilizing an ERP system preferred (hands-on experience with Sage ERP system is a plus)
• Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 week sick pay
• 10 company holidays
• Voluntary life insurance

Salary Range:
$21 - $26 per hour