Materials Specialist - Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking a Materials Specialist for a contract opportunity in San Carlos, CA.

Overview:

Manage, process and perform all return merchandise transactions including receiving returns to stock and put way. Manage and control Material and QA hold inventories. Assist Materials and Quality teams with inventory analysis. Support and assist with all operation projects and special assignments. Perform Warehouse and Fulfillment functions; Receiving, Receiving Incoming Inspection, Inventory Management, Returns, Kit Audit, Cycle counts, and Order Processing; responsible for inventory and be able to manage and control new material and returns through return program.

Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming material. Perform Incoming receiving inspection -- physical and visual inspection & document verification.
• Communicate with production and engineering teams on any receiving issues and/or discrepancies.
• Consolidate pending parts for repair charges and assist with material production planning.
• Follow up on pending material orders for completion, prioritize the tasks based on its urgency.
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of stock inventory locations, receiving dock and warehouse.
• Handle the internal product transfers shipments.
• Pick Work Orders and deliver parts to production line.
• Ship and Receive material.
• Perform Inventory cycle counts and discrepancy investigations.
• Triage incoming material parts for rework or scrap.
• Perform MRP transactions – create work orders, transfer inventory, ship/receive orders.
• Ensure Quality documentation provided with shipments is correct.
• Troubleshoot Material Movements, or roadblocks to processing.
• Report on inventory qty, units processed and overall material status.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 year of warehouse/inventory experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organization skills, ability to multi-task while making effective decisions.
• RMA, procurement or Return to Vendor experience preferred.
• Attention to details and strong organizational skill.
• Independent person and have ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Team Player, Problem solver.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment.
• Proficient with MS office is required.
• MRP system experience & knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Etc.).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Lift, carry, push and pull in excess of 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.