Aerospace Materials Inventory Control Analyst

Mojave, CA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically minded Aerospace Materials Inventory Control Analyst to join our Mojave, CA team!

In this role you will be responsible for managing and optimizing inventory control processes, ensuring accuracy in inventory records, coordinating stock movements, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing strategically to inventory forecasting and cost control. You will be expected to have experience in cycle counting, inventory analysis, reporting, cross-departmental collaboration, and process enhancement to maintain efficient inventory operations and support business objectives.

In this role you will work on-site at our Mojave, CA facility. You will report directly to the Inventory Control Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and electronically transact cycle counts, inventory moves and returns across all departments to maintain accurate inventory levels, while reviewing transactions for accuracy and resolving discrepancies related to missing inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels proactively, coordinate logistics for stock transfers including offsite warehouse replenishment, and assist in developing replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory data, generate reports and visual charts for management to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and support finance teams in inventory valuation, reconciliation, and audit preparation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control procedures, process improvements, and best practices, including maintaining documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring compliance with Safety and Quality policies and storage regulations.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with department management and staff to ensure adherence to inventory processes, provide training and assistance to inventory control clerks and new employees, and communicate audit and process results for continuous improvement.
• Manage cross-departmental projects such as aged inventory reviews, FIFO compliance, and transactional health audits, investigating recurring discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to optimize production planning, scheduling, receiving, and distribution.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements, lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives, and participate in the evaluation and implementation of new inventory management technologies or system upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of Inventory control experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable reports required.
• Proficiency in electronic inventory systems and cycle count transactions required.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, receiving, and distribution processes.
• Experience in managing projects and driving process improvements.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.