Inventory Technician
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Salary/Position Classification

• $17.79+ Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The inventory technician will assist in procurement, distribution, protection and control of UND Aerospace's aircraft parts inventory and UND Aerospace owned equipment, evaluate removed aircraft parts/components for overhaul, repair or refurbishment actions, and determine appropriate external repair facilities to complete necessary repairs IAW FAA regulations per UND Aerospace's Part 145 repair station certificate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aircraft parts and procurement supplies:
  • Prepare requisitions of stock and special-order requirements for UND Aerospace aircraft fleet.
  • Determine minimum stock levels and reorder thresholds to maintain inventory levels at a cost-effective amount of goods.
  • Prepares appropriate approval documentation for parts procurement and assists in determining transportation/delivery requirements based on aircraft availability and flight training demands.
  • Validates vendor capabilities, ensuring they are approved by the FAA to provide aircraft parts and maintain all required certifications to perform repairs.
  • Receives parts from vendors, completes initial inspection, documentation, and receipt requirements IAW UND Inventory operating procedures.
  • Assists in optimizing vendor competitive bid procedures for purchase and repair of aircraft parts.
  • Completes required documentation for aircraft parts cores processing and returning shipping requirements.
  • Comply with UND and UND Aerospace's purchasing guidelines. - (30%)
• Warranty and goods claim processing:
  • Evaluates all removed parts and components for potential warranty submission.
  • Determines warranty claim requirement, depending on aircraft warranty status or new parts warranty dependent on installation dates/time.
  • Completes warranty submission package based on various vendors and each vendors specific requirements.
  • Submits warranty claims electronically or in hard copy format based on vendors requirements.
  • Process, as needed, all warranty parts for return shipment to applicable vendor.
  • Maintains accurate records on warranty claims submitted to vendors.
  • Provides warranty submission package to Fiscal Affairs for credit claim processing. - (30%)
• Control and Protection of Inventory:
  • Records requisitions of required parts on aircraft work orders.
  • Maintains perpetual inventory records using computerized inventory control system.
  • Conduct physical inventory reconciliation IAW internal audit procedures and Aerospace's annual inventory audit.
  • Enforces aircraft parts cannibalization procedures IAW Inventory operating procedures.
  • Provides proper storage and safekeeping of aircraft parts and supplies.
  • Reconciles work order parts requisitions report and hand generated requisition request sheet. - (25%)
• Shipment of aircraft components to repair facilities and other required duties:
  • Determines appropriate repair station and arranges for timely return of items based on flight training needs.
  • Processes components for shipment to applicable repair facilities and determines most cost-effective shipping method.
  • Maintains accurate records on part shipped to vendors.
  • Coordinates tracking and distribution of specialized tools, equipment, and supplies to maintenance personnel .
  • Maintains excellent working relationship with repair stations and vendors promotes good will within the industry.
  • Operates specialized equipment, including but not limited to, torque calibration tester, gas and electric powered forklifts, and computers.
  • Track specialty equipment/tools perform calibrations as needed. - (15%)

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic format.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to plan, assign and work unsupervised.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates Degree, OR High School Diploma/Equivalency and three years of directly related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software products.
• Experience with inventory management and inventory management software.
• Knowledgeable in basic accounting principles.
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years background related to aviation field.
• Inventory/warehouse operations experience.
• UND internal auditing procedures.
• UND and UND Aerospace purchasing policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills.

To Apply

Submit information by the position closing date.

PLEASE NOTE: For a successful screening, be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above, and outline how you meet those requirements in your application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.

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