2nd Shift Distribution Specialist

Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Specialist at their corporate headquarters in Moline, IL.  Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation.  Our vision, building partnerships that last, applies to our employees as well as our customers.  As a Distribution Specialist, you will play a key role in upholding the high standard of quality and customer service.

This is a 2nd shift/ split shift position with hours from 11:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday. This hands-on position is responsible for assisting in the implementation and consistent high performance for the distribution team. This position is also responsible for monitoring and tracking performance metrics to establish criteria and promote and environment of continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Continuously monitor and review in stock part requests via PMR.
• Pull stock from inventory as needed to be delivered to technicians at aircraft site.
• Deliver parts and materials ordered from various outside vendors to technicians at aircraft site as soon as they are delivered the shipping department and you have verified proper paperwork, quantities and work order information is on package.
• Assist technicians at the counter with parts and materials needed from the warehouse.
• Assist the technicians in tracking orders placed for parts by communicating with the procurement team for information needed.
• Assist the technicians and procurement team by getting all hand written orders to the buyers for procurement of parts in a timely fashion.
• Communicate to the Distribution Supervisor any and all issues with on hand inventory levels in your warehouse to ensure product levels are where they need to be.
• Become familiar with parts and materials in your warehouse to more efficiently take care of the counter.
• Pull parts and put together kits in service, avionics, engineering & Elliott Technologies warehouses.
• Process all out repairs brought to you by technicians, including finding appropriate vendor, creating PO, tracking progress, maintaining communication with vendor, team lead and distribution supervisor throughout repair process on pricing, needs, delays, etc. Receive and post out repairs upon their return and deliver to the aircraft.
• Assist stores clerk by getting all part returns to them, along with appropriate and necessary paperwork as soon as possible after they're brought to the counter
• Shipping & Receiving functions as required in certain areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Willingness to learn by taking guidance from others
• Ability to communicate well in straight-forward situations
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Must possess a positive attitude and ability to work independently to meet key deliverables and objectives
• Ability to analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers.

Physical:

• Regularly sits, or stands for periods of time
• Routinely lifts up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs, rarely up to 100 lbs.              
• Reach with hands and arms to grasp and pull
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English fluently
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
• Limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and loud noises

Other:

• Ability to attain & retain AOA badge or Airport requirements 
• Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as directed

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Related accounting experience
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• One year in inventory control and warehouse management is preferred