General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. We are about supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. Military branch with allies around the world. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals who want to help shape and support this organization.

The Red Lion Team is seeking a Materials Management Specialist I on First (1st) shift.

GD-OTS offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental and vision, among a few other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you. 

Summary:

Coordinates incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts that include functions such as warehousing, shop and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules | Compiles data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements.

Shift: 1st

Schedule: Monday-Thursday and every other Friday off.

Essential Duties:

• Determines the resources necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply to support production and sales. 
• Ensures that materials are cost-effective. 
• Assists in determining and ensuring the quality of materials. 
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of parts and raw materials to manufacture the product. 
• Works to resolve materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics. 
• Finds new suppliers when needed.
• May be responsible for working from blueprints to determine the specifications for the parts needed to produce the product. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate's Degree
• 0-3 years experience
• OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education &/or Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Data Entry-Keyboarding.
• Inventory Management.
• Material Requirements Planning.
• Materials Management.
• Workflow Optimization.
• ERP Systems.
• Inventory Control Software
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifcations: 

• Bachelor's Degree

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel: 

• Less than 25% travel likely

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.