At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Inventory/Material Control Support 2 to join the team at our Buffalo, NY location.

The Inventory/Material Control associate obtains work orders and picks the correct parts, prepares kits for production, receives incoming stock of materials, transfers/relocates the materials via both computer and physically where needed, performs multiple types of inventory transactions, and conducts cycle counts of inventory. He/she verifies purchase order receipts and material requirements; prepares inventory records and investigates discrepancies in stock counts. Assists as a backup for shipping and receiving, as well as transporting materials between facilities, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds. Responsible for maintaining a neat, clean, and organized workspace. The Inventory/Material Control Associate will maintain excellent customer relations and develop customer rapport.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, with effective written and verbal communication skills. He/she will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant experience, which includes material control, inventory, stockroom, warehouse, or similar experience.

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Ability to move and position objects weighing 50 pounds.

• Current valid driver's license with the ability to drive between Amherst building locations based upon need.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in SAP.

• Ability to work with a microscope.

• Ability to drive a forklift or work with an overhead crane.

• Proficient in MS Office products - Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

MANUMS

Salary Range: $37,200 - $62,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.