Material Specialist (Finance)

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !

The Material Specialist coordinates, executes, and supports higher-complexity transactions, projects, duties and special assignments across a broad range of Warehouse Operations functions, including providing work direction and first-level leadership to Material Handlers and other less experienced/leveled warehouse personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates, directs, and performs cycle counting and inventory reconciliation activities
• Analyzes inventory-related issues and resolves discrepancies to ensure inventory and system accuracy
• Assesses, verifies, and addresses any issues arising from the production or cycle counting processes
• Identifies opportunities to improve inventory tracking accuracy and collaborates with staff to implement improvements
• Monitors workflow using visual indicators, Kanban systems, pending transaction queues, and other tools to ensure adequate resource allocation and adherence to cycle times and process targets
• Leverages expertise to co-coordinate and execute special projects, including but not limited to: Onboarding quarantined or previously unusable inventory or goods, Warehouse relocations and layout redesigns, Workflow redistribution plans, and Development and deployment of new tools, capabilities, or reports
• Acts as a facilitator by influencing up, down, and across the organization to remove barriers and enable execution of daily tasks and special initiatives
• Provides direction, coaching, training, and professional development to less experienced warehouse and materials personnel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more logistics sub-disciplines, such as shipping, warehouse operations, or inventory control, with a proven track record of skill and competency development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide first-level work coordination, support team development, facilitate group problem-solving, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster effective and positive relationships with internal teams and external partners across all logistics functions.
• Proven ability to maintain collaborative and professional working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Skilled at resolving complex or sensitive issues that may involve cross-functional coordination, cost considerations, or supply chain challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and proposals to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Forklift certification preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain certification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 standards, AS9100B/C, and AS9110.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other systems, such as Marshall-Ramco.

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)