Materials Management Specialist

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages Reproduce, bind, store, and inventory printed materials and Company forms Make deliveries and pick up materials from job sites and other locations using Company vehicles Review the Distribution team master calendar and advise the Supervisor of potential conflicts Order and maintain inventory; expedite shipments and resolve vendor errors Source and purchase materials using procurement cards or written bids; reconcile procurement cards monthly Set up material masters and update LEC and Wireless inventory control systems Process repairs, returns, out-of-box failures, RA requests, shipping documentation, and repair tracking Process surplus inventory adjustments Conduct physical inventory counts, prepare reports, and resolve variances Prepare and track requisitions and purchase orders; obtain freight quotes, audit bills, review invoices, and prepare check requests Track departmental expenditures and prepare monthly variance reports Coordinate travel arrangements Receive, inspect, and enter materials into inventory systems Package and ship materials in compliance with Hazmat laws Stock storage areas and issue or transfer materials using inventory systems Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks with lift gates, and other material-handling equipment Perform minor maintenance on warehouse tools and equipment Sort surplus or returned materials for inventory, credit, recycling, or scrapping Train others in MMS classification and assist with daily work assignments and warehouse coordination Ensure production meets Company standards for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Travel to other warehouses for vacation coverage and annual inventories Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Associate’s degree and one (1) year experience in computerized inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, or shipping May substitute High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years general office experience for the education requirement Extensive knowledge of warehouse procedures and telephone equipment gained through three (3) years of warehouse experience operating under a computerized inventory control system At least two years must have been in a local telephone company warehouse, Signal Corps warehouse or a communications company warehouse Anchorage MMS II Only: valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card) and successful Drug and Alcohol Background check Valid Alaska driver’s license MMS II: forklift training and certification within 90 days of attaining the MMS II classification MMS II: IATA and CFR part 49 Hazardous Materials certification within 180 days of attaining the MMS II classification Ability to lift 50 lbs on a repetitive basis to a height of 3 feet or 5 feet (MMS II’s) Successfully pass a keyboarding test at 30 WPM; internal MMS applicants are not required to provide test results Experience using personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet software, and a variety of applications External applicants must pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and drug test MMS II: ability to maneuver 2,500-pound pallets using a manual pallet jack Unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in computerized inventory control, warehousing, and purchasing, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in material handling and shipping processes. Proficient in operating material-handling equipment and maintaining inventory systems while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Highest-signal resume keywords Computerized Inventory Control Warehouse Procedures Forklift Training and Certification Hazardous Materials Certification Material Handling Equipment Operation Hard Skills Inventory Management Procurement Processes Shipping Documentation Physical Inventory Counts Material Requisitioning Data Entry Report Preparation Vendor Management Material Inspection Warehouse Coordination Soft Skills Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Communication Skills Team Collaboration Training and Mentoring Certifications & Qualifications Valid Alaska Driver’s License Certificate of Medical Examination Forklift Certification IATA Hazardous Materials Certification CFR Part 49 Hazardous Materials Certification Industry Keywords Warehouse Operations Material Handling Shipping and Receiving Procurement Cards Surplus Inventory Management Tools & Technologies LEC Inventory Control System Wireless Inventory Control System Word Processing Software Spreadsheet Software Material-Handling Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr