Inventory Planner

Job Summary

Supports department workflow activities for the planning, analysis, and sustainment of inventory processes.  Delivers cost metrics by applying an analytical approach to improving inventory processes, through min-max implementation and obsolescence reduction.  Performs duties within Inventory Management system (RAMCO) associated with documenting and approving inventory.   Provides Inventory analysis and improvement recommendations to support business operations.  Deploys annual inventory process for company locations, including preparation, documentation, corrections, and reporting.  Actively engages in on-site auditing protocol for process sustainment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Plans inventory par values to ensure timely reorder of quantities to meet inventory value objectives against forecasted parts usage. Performs necessary analysis to set up inventory stocking levels and determine parts obsolescence. 

• Determines frequency and value of inventory replenishment through comprehensive inventory velocity/consumption analysis.  Uses similar analytics to determine location of inventory placement within network to minimize AOG occurrence and maximize in service rate of aircraft.   Publishes and analyzes reports for trends and needed corrective actions.

• Leads annual inventory process for company locations. Performs on site audits, including cycle counts and reconciliations. Ensures accuracy of inventory data and master data within Ramco, performs periodic reviews of supply chain inventory to ensure seamless flow of information from consumption to forecast to planning to procurement, the right item at the right time in the right place.

• Utilize continuous improvement approach to deliver results on self-driven projects that align with Departmental Goals.

• Prepares, disseminates, and performs quality checks on reports as assigned.

• Other Supply Chain duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Ensures all ISO, FAA Airworthiness,  and Sarbanes Oxley Requirements are met            

• Regular attendance

• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 15%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.          

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university in business or technical field and one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and math skills

• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude

• Dependable and self-motivated

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ERP, MRP II or APICS Certificate

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)