Purchaser Inventory Control Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to be responsible for overseeing the ordering, storing, receiving and distributing processes of Nokia Federal's products and supplies.

Company Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Maintains and executes inventory control workflows, processes, and procedures.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the inventory system through digital and physical counting
• Updating Inventory System with incoming and outgoing products
• Coordinates with Engineering and other department personnel to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Responsible for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Maintains personnel access and inventory logs to inventory control room
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field. In lieu of a degree additional related work will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience working for a company within the industry or from a similar business.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Experience with logistics operations  
• Proficiency in Microsoft office 
• Proficiency in ERP Systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, etc...
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Strong communication, cross functional collaboration abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and customer requirements.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIS, CPIM and/or comparable professional engineering certifications highly desirable
• Experience with inventory reporting systems (i.e., WASP, Fishbowl, etc.)

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.