Inventory Specialist - Viasat, Inc.

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

Viasat is seeking a new Inventory Specialist to work on-site in Duluth, GA!

 

• Management of inventory process controls to ensure cost, schedule, and quality goals are met in execution of global fulfillment of contractual requirements
• Empowerment to use your initiative in a variety of tasks in support of our Manufacturing, Service, and Engineering departments
• Kitting materials for scheduled production, filling work order shortages as goods are received and pulling materials against manual requisitions
• Duties will directly support on-time deliverables
• Liaise with internal departments such as Quality, Procurement, Engineering and Test groups

The day-to-day:

• Performing daily cycle counts, inbounding materials from receiving to stockroom locations, investigating the cause of inventory variances, and monitoring the access to our work areas
• Process material sourcing requests via manual request templates or the employment of mobile-directed picking methodologies on the mobile devices
• Support customer and organic system shipment requirements through the validation of packing information sheets, shipping container loading and systematic inventory consumption transactions

What you'll need:

• 3+ years' experience in material control and physical inventory maintenance
• Experience with warehouse inventory stocking, receipt processing and consumption practices in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks, (forklifts and reach lifts)
• Experience using Oracle, SAP, or comparable ERP Inventory and Manufacturing modules
• Proficient with hazardous material handling and storage
• Prominent level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet goals while maintaining an organized and systematic approach to task completion
• US Citizenship required
• Travel up to 5%

What will help you on the job:

• Experience with cycle counting processes and variance resolution
• Experience managing inventory with projected data
• Government contract inventory experience
• Proficient in receipt and handling of ESD/MSD sensitive materials
• Experience and/or exposure to continuous process improvement methodologies
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Salary range:$17.31 - $28.99 / hourly :At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.