Inventory Control Specialist **Job details** **General information** **Entity** Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries. **Reference number** 2025-166001 **Job details** **Domain** Production **Job field / Job profile** Supply chain - Logistician **Job title** Inventory Control Specialist **Employment type** Permanent **Professional category** Employees / Staff **Part time / Full time** Full-time **Job description** SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE The Inventory Specialist is dedicated to the inventory management and control. The individual is responsible for inventory reliability in alignment with financial standards, FAA/EASA regulations and Materials Management. He / she will coordinate all warehouse activities impacting the inventory while maintaining the balance of logical (SAP) vs. physical (On Hand), accordingly to TAT/TCO targets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions • Monitor picking WIP accordingly to the TAT targets • Manage and review slow moving obsolete inventory for proper disposition: (upgrade/modification/scrap) and assist in quality containments • Manage daily cycle count and wall to wall processes • Perform inventory adjustments after Management approval • Investigate inventory anomalies • Run and analyze weekly reports for customer service and KPI's • Manage offsite inventory, flagged inventory, and multiple internal warehouses • Create, update, and optimize bin locations for maximum efficiency (picking) and inventory control • Manage shelf life assets by running monthly reports and removing expired assets from stock **But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)** SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES • No supervisory or budget responsibilities • Acts with Manager approval • Follows prescribed procedures • Moderate risk of damage to the organization due to errors relevant to export compliance and trade controls **Candidate skills & requirements** REQUIRED COMPETENCIES – Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities • One to two years related experience and/or training • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred • Intermediate – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint = PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: • The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. • The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently 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, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. • The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate **Annual salary** TBD **Job location** **Job location** North America, United States, Texas **City (-ies)** Grand Prairie **Applicant criteria** **Minimum education level achieved** Associate Degree **Minimum experience level required** First experience **ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency** Yes