Inventory Support

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Inventory Support position reports to the Inventory Management Supervisor and is responsible for Part Number mastering & data entry, auditing of customer owned material, virtual location structures, inventory audits & reconciliation and special projects related to the management of inventory at KF Aerospace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Support

• Creating, monitoring, and closing of system inventory and tooling reports supporting cycle-counting and/or annual stocktaking
• Analyzing system data against actual results of physical counts supporting stock adjustment transactions, ensuring electronic filing of all reports
• Classifying inventory (Product/Item Groups) and cycle counting stock based on the applied classification
• Maintaining Inventory Adjustment Records, all facilities, for representation to Finance (Corporate audit)
• Maintaining various spreadsheets for Inventory & Tooling counts, Parts Mastering and project reporting
• Recognition and correction of discrepancies in products, packaging, and contents – preparing labels and validating physical counts
• Researching discrepancies through resources (people & file traces) and providing feedback to various departments in an effort to avoid future human error
• Interfacing with External Bases for Cycle Counts & Conducting Base Audits requires:Travel to base locations across the company’s network to perform physical countsAssisting staff with inventory investigations and system errorsAdjusting daily inventory discrepancies
• Investigating and adjusting Time Expired product, at all facilities

Monitoring Warehouse Transactions/Locations

• Monitoring and actioning PowerBi virtual location reports, ensuring process and transaction effectiveness, for the following:Inventory & Tooling staging locationsProblem inventory locationsScrap (SCR) locations
• Monitoring and actioning PowerBi process reports for the following:Aged DO’s & MRI’s statusInventory Audit Tracking
• ERP virtual location management, through the utilization of AI tools, for the following:Stock location transfers and/or updatesHard code location updates
• Responding to adjustment requests for Inventory & Tooling (ie: POS, NEG, PRP, PRN, TXD, TLN, TLP)

Part Number (PN) Mastering & Data Integrity

Ensuring that Part Number (PN) mastering and data integrity is maintained and supports QA requirements by:

• Responding to PN mastering requests (Inventory & Tooling) for data entry
• Investigating and remastering incorrect PN data (UOM, Item Types, Expiry Date Method, etc.)
• Creation and/or updating of services for Tooling
• Assigning tracking numbers for all new Tooling
• Maintaining data integrity by removing invalid PN’s when no transaction data exists
• Establishing new PN relationships to old or incorrect PN with an appropriate replacement type and status to each number

Networking/Communication

• Assisting and collaborating with other Departments on the correct application of processes required to complete specific IM tasks
• Collaborating with other Departments to streamline processes for optimal efficiency and accuracy
• Notifying affected staff of all changes to PN’s that may require re-labeling. (corrections or the addition of an expiry date)

Other duties as assigned

• Sheet Metal and Extrusion – Ensuring all items are stocked under correct PN’s as well as the recognizing any mislabeled product
• Cost Adjustments – Ensuring that all materials are holding the correct cost based on supporting documentation
• Special projects and admin duties, as assigned by Inventory Management Supervisor or Supply Chain Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supply Chain related role
• An accredited Inventory Management certification is considered an asset but not required
• Strong accuracy in conducting stocktaking
• Knowledge and handling of aircraft parts & material an asset
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to accurately complete all stocktaking documentation
• Strong problem solving, organizational and customer service skills
• Constantly display a positive, professional attitude toward co-workers, customers, management, and the company
• Proficient computer skills: Infor M3, MS PowerBI, Excel and Word experience preferred
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods as this role will involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting and lifting
• Must be willing to travel to out bases to conduct annual stocktaking requirements

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health and Personal Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, Personal and Medical Leaves
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance