Inventory Specialist (m/f/d)

Job Summary

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate real-time inventory records for mechanical, electrical, and software-related components.
• Manage stock levels for off-the-shelf parts, raw materials, and manufactured items.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels and critical spare parts controls.

Warehouse and Workshop Coordination

• Organize storage areas for efficient access and traceability.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of sensitive electronic and precision mechanical components.
• Prepare kits for workshop assembly, integration, and testing.

Field Operations Support

• Prepare and track equipment, spare parts, and toolkits for field deployments, testing activities, and operational missions.
• Manage asset check-in and check-out processes.
• Maintain traceability of components used during deployments and operations.

Procurement and Supply Chain

• Forecast material requirements and initiate replenishment activities with procurement teams.
• Monitor supplier lead times and identify potential shortages.
• Provide component performance, reliability, and usage feedback for vendor evaluation.

Configuration and Traceability

• Maintain traceability of serialized components and critical systems.
• Align inventory with engineering Bills of Materials to support configuration management.
• Track stock availability, utilization, repair status, and obsolescence.

Data and Systems

• Use ERP and inventory management systems to track movements, consumption, and stock levels.
• Generate reports on inventory status, usage patterns, and discrepancies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inventory processes, procedures, and digital tools.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in logistics, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• Three to seven years of inventory, warehouse, or materials management experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience managing mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management software.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical parts, connectors, PCBs, cables, and related hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials.
• Knowledge of handling and storage requirements for ESD-controlled and environmentally sensitive equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or equivalent data analysis tools.

Professional Skills

• High attention to detail, strong organization, planning, prioritization, collaboration, communication, and reporting skills.
• A proactive approach focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.