Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics Associate II


Department:
Operations

Reports to: Manager of Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Full-Time

Who We Are:
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. (LaunchPoint) is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company with more than a decade of experience developing exciting and dynamic hybrid-electric flight technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Our team is passionately focused on designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best electric motors, generators, controllers, hybrid-electric power management units (PMU), and software for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Electric Power Generation, and Hybrid-Electric Power.

Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics Associate II
LaunchPoint is seeking an experienced Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics Associate II to join our Operations team. In this role, you will assist with purchasing, inventory control, MRP transactions, shipping domestically and internationally, and receiving and packaging.

What You’ll Do
Prepare and process purchase orders and obtain appropriate documentation and approval
Ensure on-time delivery for services or products purchased
Transact material in timely manner into appropriate MRP warehouse locations
Communicate order status to end users and maintain excellent internal customer service
Maintain Shipping, Receiving, Inventory rooms and areas in a neat and orderly manner
Label material in inventory room for proper traceability to POs where needed, such as LOT, Date Received, Receiver # or PO #
Perform inventory cycle counts and quarterly inventory counts
Notify receipt of RMAs to Customer Support and QA personnel
 Notify receipt of Customer Property to Program Management and timely and accurate logging, tagging and tracking of such Customer Property
Kitting and transacting of material to WIP to support Work Orders utilizing first in first out practices
Notify QA if material does not conform to product specifications. Request QA personnel to assess need for Non-Conforming material report or vendor RMA 
Handle, store, kit and ship material and products in a method that does not compromise the product
Coordinate and facilitate all domestic and international shipments in accordance with Export Compliance
Maintain accurate schedule of shipments and notify appropriate parties of changes
Monitor shipping costs and optimizes shipping methods
Package orders for shipment
Ensure accurate processing of returned and exchanged equipment
Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Procedures (QP) related to assigned duties
Suggest updates to QPs and Work Instructions related to Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics to reflect current process or needed process improvement

What You Need
3+ years of Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory experience preferred
Prior direct experience, (3+ years) with ERP, MRP or Accounting Inventory systems required
Strong experience with MS Office, particularly Excel
Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 QMS
Familiarity with international shipping requirements
Knowledge of quality systems and a desire to learn
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong writing and math skills
Works well in a team-oriented environment
Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions
Can do attitude with thorough follow-through of tasks
Self-starter with ability to work independently

Benefits
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.

LaunchPoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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