Inventory Specialist II: Precision, Compliance & Optimization

OverviewAbout M.C. DeanM.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.Why Join Us?Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, Track, TrendAccuracy or number of discrepancies per inventory takenFill requests (on-time; correct quantity; right product)Timeliness of reporting, i.e., late reports get notices mailedAdherence to regulatory and contract requirementsReduction in excess and obsolete inventoryInventory turnover per inventory itemStorageMaintain adequate, safe, accessible, secure storage location, e.g., area, aisle, shelve, order of usage such as items frequently used near the loading dock.Optimize space utilizationStore in a manner that can be inspected by the customer (low clutter, organized, labeled)Maintain access control for each separate inventory. Authorize and deauthorize access, i.e., control who enters and accesses each inventory and monitor for unusual access.ReceivingInspect and receiveUnderstand required bar codes schema and barcoding processShippingTimely fill orders and communicate release; track receipt of at ship-to location.Inspect and ship. Follow shipping export and safety regulations (EAS; ITAR)Ship in appropriate container accessible and safe, i.e., make life easy for the receiverTrack and record transfers, in-process and inspection and receiving destinations, i.e., not done until you validate it was received properly at the next location.InventoryAnalyze quantity-to-maintain based on estimated usageConduct accurate physical inventories in a timely manner on the proper cycleAudit the counts and inventories of othersResearch discrepancies, document discrepancies, report discrepanciesReport and dispose of obsolete or excess inventoryCompare inventory to inventory calculation (beg. balance + received – shipped = ending balance.)Assess value of inventory using FIFO and report value and type of equipment as needed for insurance purposes and for charging projects including cost-plus projects.Periodically report inventory to customer in their format whether paper or electronic.Transfers and Sales and ScrapAccrue sales taxes and regulatory fees for inventory sold (not transferred) to 3rd parties.Follow up with customer to ensure receipt in good condition, i.e., confirm receipt in good condition at right location.Maintain a scrap policy and document scrap salesSkills and AttributesAttention to detail, e.g., fill in all the blanksIT skills. Data entry. MS Excel and WordQuantitative and analytical, e.g., estimate the optimal inventory levels, research discrepanciesOwnership. Treat the inventory as if it is your ownHave focus. SKU numbers, attributes, damage, counterfeit parts, finish the inventory, research the discrepanciesCommunicate regularly and effectively with your customers and colleaguesPrioritize, e.g., 80/20. Don't lose or not pay attention to the valuable, critical, or long-lead items at the expense of low-risk items that are easily replaced if misplaced.Common sense, e.g., don't spend hours researching small items that it costs more to research than write-offBe positive, desire to improve the inventory process continually.Types of Inventories to ManageGovernment Furnished EquipmentA contract requirement.Can be for maintenance or task ordersCan be any value, i.e., there is no minimum dollar threshold to trackThe government has acquired and entrusts MCD to manage the property to include its physical location, quantity, age, value, receiving, shipping, and disposition. MCD certifies the inventory.We must value the inventory for insurance purposes.Contractor-Acquired PropertySame requirements as GFE but MCD acquires the equipment or supplies instead of the USG.Warehouse inventoryCommercial or government customers provide the equipment to MCD to store, e.g., Microsoft equipment stored at CCW.Inventory in the warehouse can be for general use (excess material), or specific to a project or fabrication order (bulk or barcoded).We base our contents insurance are on the value of the contents at our facilities so we must maintain the value to update our insurance company on changing values.Locating items can take time and, in the past, items have been lost. The warehouse inventory tracks the location (area, aisle, shelve).We value the inventory to transfer inventory cost to projects and to support cost-based customerbillings.Inventory Held for ResaleBatteries are held for resell or transfer. When batteries are resold, the transaction results in environmental fees as well as sales tax. We must accrue and pay these fees and taxes to the appropriate authorities.Batteries also held for maintenance contracts and task orders. When using in inventory for these projects, we transfer them to the projects at cost.We must value the inventory for insurance purposes.QualificationsRequirements:Bachelor's Degree with 2+ Years of Experience or High School Diploma/GED with 8+Ideal Candidate should have supervisory/Leader.AbilitiesExposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.Sitting for extended periods of time.Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Identify and understand the speech of another person.J-18808-Ljbffr