Inventory Specialist (Administrative)

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Inventory Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Inventory Specialist, who is responsible for managing and handling parts, components, materials, inventory control, and housekeeping of the work area, document creation/review, and extensive data entry in compliance with rules for computerized management of stocks and inventory. Organizes or manages inventories and analyses the deviation causes.

In this position, you will propose improvement action plans as an active player of the continuous improvement for the business. Insures the following activities: shipping, incoming reception, storage and on-site handling of stocks and inventories.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for managing material throughout the warehouse, including tracking, stocking, record keeping, labeling, and movement throughout the plant. Perform material kitting and packaging of orders to prepare for production and customer deliveries.
• Process material issuing, adjustments, batch and serial number tracking, and cancelations in the ERP system. Receive, verify, and stock incoming inventory and supplies.
• Inspect material for damage, proper identification and quantities. Maintain inventory record of material. Coordinate daily and weekly cycle counting and annual full inventory count
• Must be able to coordinate with other departments to properly deliver parts when and where needed. Help develop and implement efficient procedures and metrics and use data to analyze trends while utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
• Operates hand trucks, ladders, power hand tools, forklifts, packaging machines, and cutting tools. Assists the Shipping department with packaging, palletizing and crating our product to ship orders to customers and vendors. Receives deliveries, including unloading trucks and managing docks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
• 3 years of equivalent work experience and with a Forklift certification.
• Proven knowledge of inventory management, computer inventory management systems, and analyzing data trends. Proven experience with warehouse equipment, operations, and driving a forklift.
• Demonstrable ability to paying attention to details and organization skills.
• Ability to be flexible, agile, problem solve and work well with others and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (9 Hours Monday-Thursday; 8 Hours Every Other Friday) Core work hours between 7:00am -3:30pm or 5/40 Schedule available. First Shift, Flexible early Start times possible.
• Physical Environment: Work typically includes operations in the facility stockroom and warehouse areas.  Also periodically will be required to work in manufacturing and in loading dock area.
• Travel: Possible domestic travel, less than 3% per year. Must be willing to travel locally to offsite warehouse.

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program