Inventory Control Associate

Background:NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms. Over the years, NCS built up a substantial integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets that we focus on; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, and the System Integrator community serving them. In October 2023, NCS moved into a state-of-the-art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park @ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia. This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification which have been defined in our Go-To Market strategy.This strategy centers on IT product-based services formulated into a number of solutions targeted at different addressable markets and charts our development trajectory for the next five years.Summary: The Inventory Control Associate reports to the Inventory Control Department Lead. This role supports manufacturing and production operations by picking production orders, tracking inventory and quality/quantity discrepancies, and delivering goods to production staff in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production schedules, and ensuring materials are handled safely in accordance with established procedures. This position offers hands-on experience, cross-training opportunities, and a strong foundation for growth within the warehouse.Essential Functions: Verify counts of materials once received into inventory and transfer parts to a bin and/or rack location.Use SAP to verify parts and materials that are shown in the receiving department and are ready to be transferred out of that location.Communicate with Receiving if/when a part discrepancy comes up.Use rolling carts, pallet jacks (standard and/or electric), or forklifts to put parts away into a bin/rack location.Keep an accurate log of part transfers.Use SAP to transfer parts from one location to another.Use Microsoft Outlook to send emails and receive production order releases from the Planning department.Use SAP to look up production orders by their assigned number and print the pick sheet from SAP.Must be able to accurately pick orders and work with other associates to ensure that everything is being quality checked and counted by a second person before completion.If an inventory discrepancy is found, you must let the Inventory Control Department Lead and Logistics Manager know before proceeding.Use SAP to search the history of a part and investigate to find out why there is a discrepancy when needed.Use SAP to issue production orders and deliver orders to the correct Production associate.Participate in daily, weekly, or monthly cycle counts. This includes preparing for the annual inventory audits at the end of each year.Work closely with RMA to handle broken or defective parts.Completing Material Transfer Requests in a timely manner and making sure they are accurate.Standing 8+ hours a day.Must be able to work overtime with little to no notice when required.Must be able to lift 50lbs.Helping keep the warehouse clean by assisting in trash pick-up, taking out the dumpsters, sweeping when needed, and making sure there is no food or drinks present.MUST be a US citizen and have a VALID VA driver's license.May be required to operate the company van or box truck if necessary.Follow all applicable ISO and IMS policies and procedures, internal work instructions, and security requirements.Support other warehouse departments when needed.Experience: One year of relevant warehouse experience required.Experience with SAP is strongly preferred but can be trained on-site when hired.MHE license experience and license preferred but can be trained on-site and achieved when hired.Experience with handling computer parts and anti-static material preferred but not required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to use Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.Attention to detail and basic data entry skills.Strong communication and teamwork.Ability to read/write in English.This position is based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment. Cell phones, food, and drink are not permitted in the warehouse. You will be around forklifts, electric/standard pallet jacks, ladders, and scaffolding. Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, odors, fumes, and grease. NCS Technologies, lnc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilityOnce job offer is accepted you will be subject to a back ground check.