The respected global leader for defense aircraft sustainment. Deploying an experienced team and complete capabilities to solve customer challenges.

We maintain long-term customer relationships in the domestic and international markets and are uniquely positioned to meet a full range of customer challenges for the defense aircraft maintenance market. Our business model is aligned with building a bundle of parts, services and solutions to meet the needs of military legacy platform operators and maintainers. We believe that our long-term OEM relationships ensure proprietary part availability, and the addition of component MRO and repair management ensure refurbishment needs are addressed. We continue to invest in licensing, proprietary tooling and unique product development to address the late-in-life needs of defense platforms where an OEM solution may no longer be available. The breadth of our solutions for these aircraft operators, across a variety of platforms, is what distinguishes our solution in the global market.

Our group of companies includes distribution, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and engineering & manufacturing divisions. We collectively collaborate with key partnerships to provide a suite of complex solutions that addresses operational readiness for end users maintaining these aging aircraft. We support legacy fixed and rotary wing aircraft including but not limited to F-5, T-38, F-16, F-15, F-18, C- 130, P-3, Boeing 707 derivatives and several rotary platforms. Kellstrom Defense is headquartered in El Segundo, CA, USA and has over 200 employees and sales representatives strategically located throughout the world.

Further information is available at www.kellstromdefense.com

SUMMARY: Responsible for the day to day operations of various inventory functions; including executing cycle count(s), inventory auditing, order fulfillment, stocking, kitting, and any inventory related functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and verify parts for sales orders, repair orders, and large bulk sales orders.
• Perform stocking and/or re-stocking of parts to designated warehouse stock locations utilizing required forklift equipment.
• Provide customer service to other department personnel with transactions involving inventory requests.
• Assist in the execution of lot sales and/or consignment inventory pulls and/or assists to ensure capacity requirements are achieved.
• Perform various kitting consolidation(s) and inventory packaging of same.
• Performs full count and cycle count audits on the inventory utilizing scanners and/or electronic media documentation.
• Performs stock checks and other inventory related requests (i.e. inventory transfers) from internal departments.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the inventory areas.
• Works with the other departments to assist in developing and providing a lean process involving inventory transactions.
• Promotes safety awareness and safe operating procedures.
• Responsible for other special projects and/or any duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations or Designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will not directly supervises employees within the department(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher in a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Aviation Inventory or related Operations experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient knowledge with the use of computers and the following applications is required including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; and Internet Applications.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, Technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write applicable business correspondence(s). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor and/or managers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; proficient in fundamental mathematics with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; proficient in fundamental mathematics with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Physical Demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER

• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation)
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: Typical work may require light lifting (less than 25 lbs). Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• Kellstrom Defense offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k). Kellstrom Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Kellstrom Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.