DESCRIPTION Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
We're hiring an Inventory Analyst who will leverage their logistical, analytical, and manufacturing knowledge to support Project Kuiper by working with engineers and quality to maintain the integrity of the material life cycle. In this role you'll function as the focal point for inventory transactions in support of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) testing requirements and perform physical and cycle counts of inventory. You'll also identify areas for improvement, perform root cause analysis of escapes and missed targets, and use data to drive process improvements, identify blockers, and provide solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailable locations and inaccurate inventory quantities
- Provide direction to inventory personnel in day to day solutions to systematic issues
- Work with engineering to disposition stagnant and obsolete inventory
- Work with process planning to maintain accurate unit of measure issues
- Eliminate inventory issues by supporting inventory personnel in day to day system issues
- Perform random audits to validate shelf-life storage, inventory accuracy, kit auditing process, traceability and unique locations - Interface with receiving, outbound coordinators, quality, planners, procurement, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to inventory accuracy
- Work with material management and quality to resolve traceability issues
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of material that is return to stock
- Maintain integrity of all inventory locations
- Perform adjustments to Inventory to support finance requirements
- Daily receiving of material to stock new inventory
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
"The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $[ ]/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site."
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Kirkland, WA, USA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in an inventory or analytical role
- 2+ years of experience working with SAP/ERP systems
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
